The limits to satisfaction: On needs and commodities (Ideas in progress) - Softcover

Leiss, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0714526460 ISBN 13: 9780714526461

Publisher: Boyars : [Distributed by Calder and Boyars], 1978

Synopsis

Consumerism and capitalist and socialist industry have reached the point where state power is legitimatized by its ability to increase the number of commodities. A unique culture has been created in which marketing is the main social bond. Values no longer shape and condition needs, wants, desires, or preferences. Leiss draws on economics, psychology, sociology, and anthropology to show the vagueness of our thought on the relation between nature and culture, desire and reason, needs and commodities. This book raises serious, vital questions for all those concerned about the future of our present society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Boyars : [Distributed by Calder and Boyars]
• Publication date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0714526460
• ISBN 13: 9780714526461
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168