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The Evils of Consumerism, 2007.
This paper analyzes Don DeLillo's book, "White Noise".
820 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper describes how Don DeLillo uses his novel "White Noise" to highlight the pitfalls of American consumerism. The paper discusses his observation of our desire for immortality and identity through consumerism, which highlights the implicit dangers of living in today's American society. The paper recommends "White Noise" as one of the greatest contemporary social satires ever written.
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"Don DeLillo's book "White Noise" is considered one of the best contemporary fiction novels in American history. It won the National Book Award in 1985 for its inspirational humor and strong satire of American society. The book centers on the narrator Jack Gladney, a professor of Hitler Studies at the College-On-The-Hill. His narration of his daily life and his fears of impending death drive the subtle and strongly self-effacing narrative. Delillo's purpose within this book is to satire American culture and portrays individual fears and the irrationality of them."
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Evil is as Evil Does, 2002.
A look at David Hume's philosophy on evil.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper presents a detailed look at David Hume's ideas on evil. The writer of this paper takes the reader on an exploratory journey through the philosophy of Hume focusing on his beliefs when it came to the concept of evilness.
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Hear No Evil, See No Evil, 2004.
A look at the controversial issue of children using the Internet.
1,447 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses the question of censorship in relation to the use of Internet by children. The writer explains that the responsibility lies both on the parents and the government in implementing some sort of control, but also argues that inappropriate behavior stems not only from this source. The writer concludes that education is the key factor in achieving a balanced use of the Internet.
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"A teenaged gunman opens fire in a Colorado school. A twelve-year-old boy rapes and kills a six-year-old. Yet another boy kills a toddler just for the ?fun? of it. These are but a few of the recent headlines that paint a shocking picture of modern day society. We are a culture in turmoil; a culture beset by depravity and violence. It is hard enough to raise a child today without reading stories such as these, but harder still when, in the name of entertainment; our children and we are bombarded with such images on a daily basis. For who can turn on a television or go to a movie without witnessing some violent and offensive scene? Those who should be setting good examples only encourage the trend toward greater disregard for ethical standards. Authority figures behave inappropriately, heroes tote guns, rock stars sing of shootings and gang violence ? and media moguls cry freedom of speech when confronted with the consequences. Luckily, today?s children can turn to the computer for alternate sources of entertainment and inspiration."
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Consumerism, 2004.
An analysis of how consumerism affects our behavioral patterns.
1,048 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper examines how many feel that consumerism is a pattern of behavior that may be destroying our environment, financial health, and our self-esteem. It attempts to answer the question of whether we should be buying more or less and whether we shop because that is what humans were meant to do, even though manufacturers, retailers, and advertisers feel we as a nation should buy more. It details the opinions of three authors, Michael Schudson, Elayne Rapping, and Juliet B. Shors, in regard to these questions. It shows how each of these authors has an opinion or view about the topic of consumerism and how, within their essays, they point out both the good and the bad and how they feel we, as a society, should consider consumerism.
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"As our society puts in more hours at work and has less of a home life, one must consider the questions of why we humans sacrifice so much for something that is actually not enjoyable and are we over shopping? As the Christmas trees yearn for newly wrapped presents throughout America, we should all wonder do we really need all of that new stuff? Harvard economics professor Juliet B. Schor thinks not. In her opinion, we Americans have been and will continue to be tricked into thinking that we as a nation need more of everything. The car has a few too many miles on it, well, we need a new one. If Schor is right, who created this consumerist need for more goods and services in us? Consumerism, based on Schors? thinking, has been created by the capitalists who need to manufacturer goods and services. Once made, those items need to be sold."
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Consumerism and Advertising, 2005.
This paper discusses the effects of advertising on consumerism.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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The following assignment is for a second year business and society course. The topic of this paper is the effect of advertising on consumerism. Using an article from Heath, it is argued that advertising and consumerism are not closely related. The writer maintains that increased consumerism is the result of competition and not advertising. The writer concludes that the other argument is wrong. "
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"Consumerism has been a topic of interest for a number of years. Many researchers believe that consumerism is a negative thing. These critics usually link the rise of consumerism to advertising. However, there are some critics that argue that consumerism and advertising have little to do with each other. In 'The Efficient Society' Joseph Heath's theory is that consumerism and advertising are not intimately connected. In fact, Heath's argument suggests that competition and social status are the driving force behind the increase in consumerism. For example, Heath states, 'Thus comparative consumption can easily become competitive consumption'."
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Consumerism, 2004.
Discusses the role of consumerism in society.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the role of consumerism in society. The paper attempts to address several issues regarding the prevalence of consumer culture, advertising, and marketing in media. It looks at the spread of consumerism and the growth of a consumption society.
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"Consumerism sets each person against themselves in an endless quest for happiness made possible only by acquiring more things. Consumerism is manifested in a never-ending cycle of purchasing of new goods and services. Consumers are programmed to pay little attention to their true needs or to the durability of the product or its origin or the environmental consequences of manufacture and disposal. Consumerism is driven by huge amounts of money spent on advertising intended to spur demand..."
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The Curse of Consumerism, 2004.
A discussion on late 20th century consumerism in Caryl Churchill's "Serious Money" and Mark Ravenhill's "Shopping and Fucking".
2,421 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper analyses the moral values (or lack thereof) of consumerism and discusses its impact on personal and social relationships as well as issues of identity in Caryl Churchill's "Serious Money" and Mark Ravenhill's "Shopping and Fucking". It provides an analysis of both plays and makes extensive references to contemporary cultural theory such as those of Jean Baudrillard. It looks at how "Serious Money" is a portrayal of the hedonistic greed of the 1980s and how "Shopping and Fucking" could easily be described as the nasty ?morning after? during the 1990s.
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"The world of stock market trading in Caryl Churchill?s 1987 play Serious Money is presented as a microcosm where money and the desire to make profit take absolute priority over any other social and moral values. Friendship, loyalty and even family relationships are affected by market movements and if deemed unprofitable, quickly discarded. Compared to money, ?matters of life and death c[o]me a poor second? , as illustrated by the reactions of Jake?s colleagues to his death, which can be summed up as ?The deal is the priority? . Even his sister Scilla who suspects Jake was murdered and starts investigating his death is motivated by greed (?Would either of them be likely to kill Jake? Or more important still could they tell me about his bank account? Which bank is it in? / And what?s the total amount?? )"
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Doublethink and Consumerism, 2002.
Shows how George Orwell's prediction of a media dominated world is coming true in the present-day trends of globalization and consumerism.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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In "1984" George Orwell foresaw political domination and exploitation following government control of the media. In fact corporate control of the media has promoted consumerism and globalization and it is transnational corporations that have come to dominate the world.
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Consumerism, 2005.
A discussion on consumerism in modern society, focusing on the advertising industry.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This essay discusses the role and limitations of consumerism in modern society. The paper suggests that as the advertising industry becomes an omnipotent shaper of social reality, it will become a hardier beast as we move towards unfettered capitalism with globalization targeting the least-educated peoples during an era where the richest country on earth carries on with the ethical airs.
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The Role and Limitations of Consumerism, 2006.
A study on consumerism that evaluates the problems of mass markets and the global problem of consumer exploitation.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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In a discussion on the role and limitations of consumerism, the author of this paper argues that we need to be smart (and strong) enough to know when to say no, while teaching the same to our children and more impressionable members of society. Only by assessing the root of the urge to consume can we free ourselves, thereby worrying less about surface matters. By advocating education and rational analysis of the advertised products now before us, perhaps a less greedy and more humane society will emerge.
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"To say advertising is everywhere is to say something all consumers can agree on. Sports events, movies, even the God-given right of ad-free cable television has been trampled over. So if you cannot escape spots pushing shakes that will make you slimmer and sugar-based cereals that will make your kids fatter, the appropriate (and most realistic) role of the consumer is being true to one's self by supporting companies for human and environmental standards as much as quality control."
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Consumerism and New Technologies, 2006.
A discussion regarding "consumerism" as a phenomenon.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses the popular issue of "consumerism". A brief review of mass media indicates that this issue is usually discussed in either economic or environmental terms (i.e., the role of the consumer in supporting or not supporting continued economic growth; consumption in terms of its contribution to pollution via landfills, air pollution etc.). This essay argues that these perspectives are flawed in that they are addressing the effects of consumption rather than the phenomenon itself.
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Consumerism, 2006.
This paper examines the phenomena of consumerism in relation to happiness within the current popular culture.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains the conflicting theories that money can't buy happiness and yet the importance placed on material goods and the gratification from them as a source of happiness. The author points out that, within modern culture, consumerism has become a sort of micro-culture of its own with a set of beliefs and values and a way of life, which places the obtaining of material possessions and the actual process of obtaining them as the top priority. The paper states that people must not become materialistic buying machines but rather enhance their lives through the joys of human interactions.
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"There is a great deal that can be said about happiness as an element of pop culture as it relates to consumerism. Within the complex, dollar-driven world of modern America, happiness is often measured by the size of the vehicle in one's driveway, or the memory that their I-Pod contains. Happiness is a commodity that seems to be able to be bought as an accessory with every item that is piled into the home or locked away in the personal storage lockers of people from coast to coast. The instant gratification that comes with material possessions..."
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Consumerism, 2006.
A look at the role and limitations of consumerism in modern society.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the notion that consumers can be victims, letting advertising set the agenda for children, communities, and ourselves or they can, instead, place new value on our own human depths. The paper explains that consumer response does not have to be dramatic. Instead of buying pre-packaged Halloween costumes, for instance, consumers can teach children to be creative enough to piece together a disguise at thrift shops. The paper further suggest that, perhaps, instead of worrying so much about our abs, arms, and butts, we can come up with a training regimen for our minds that makes us bigger than both the medium and the message.
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"This study on consumerism will evaluate the problems of mass markets and the global problem of consumer exploitation. To say advertising is everywhere is to say something all consumers can agree on. Sports events, movies, even the God-given right of ad-free cable television has been trampled over. So if you cannot escape spots pushing shakes that will make you slimmer and sugar-based cereals that will make your kids fatter, the appropriate (and most realistic) role of the consumer is being true to one's self by supporting companies for human and environmental standards as much as quality control."
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British Consumerism, 2002.
A discussion of British consumerism during the period between the World Wars.
1,953 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines how the period between the two world wars was seen by many in Britain as a period of stagnation and general economic depression, even before the Great Depression, but in fact there were many developments in retail trading during this period. The paper examines the revolution in consumer spending during this time and the integration of retailing and manufacturing. It also looks at the development of the concept of the department store and its effect on the working class and the economy.
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"Falling prices encouraged the expansion of working-class purchasing power, and some industries grew rapidly. New opportunities were appearing as new means of distribution and new forms of retail selling developed. Of the three types of mass marketers then in Britain, only the department stores, particularly those in London, were oriented toward the middle-class shopper. British department stores developed in much the manner of American department stores. They were concentrated largely in urban areas and were usually dry goods shops grown large. Whiteley's and other British department stores in the beginning expanded the scope of their operations by adding to their original lines of dry goods and apparel with items such as carpets, draperies, cabinets, beds, and various household furnishings. Department stores in the city attracted middle-class customers, while outside of London the new stores tried to attract working class customers. By the beginning of this century, however, these stores were concentrating on the upper end of the market (Chandler 256)."
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Consumerism and the Dominant Ideology, 2002.
Examines how the dominant marketing ideologies of the western world affect consumerism.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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Concepts discussed include McDonaldization, cathedrals of consumption, middle class practices, ideologies, consumerist ideologies, meritocracy, Intelligence testing, inequality, race-class-gender and others.
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