Redemption and Consumption: Consumerism in the Daily Life of Contemporary China: Consumerism in the Daily Life of Contemporary China

Author: Chen Xin
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: After conducting empirical observation, data organization, and analysis on the operational definition of a consumerist lifestyle, this book draws the following conclusion: A consumerist lifestyle is emerging and forming in the daily life of contemporary China. In this process, the consumption of symbolic meaning becomes the primary choice of people, even surpassing the consideration of the utilitarian value of goods. Therefore, while rejecting simple economic reductionism, this book, from the theoretical perspective of cultural hegemony, emphasizes the dominant role and constructive significance of culture.