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The overspent American, why we want what we don't need, with Juliet Schor

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The overspent American, why we want what we don't need, with Juliet Schor
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The overspent American
Oclc number
54449897
Responsibility statement
with Juliet Schor
Runtime
32
Sub title
why we want what we don't need
Summary
Film explains the cultural forces behind Americans overspending in order to demonstrate material success
Table Of Contents
The cycle of work and spend -- Stretching reference groups -- The visible lifestyle -- The costs of overspending -- Getting off the consumer escalator -- Downshifting -- Kid spending -- Lipstick -- SUV advertising
Technique
live action
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Why we want what we don't need
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