Nation of Rebels: Why Counterculture Became Consumer Culture by Joseph Heath (En

Description: Nation of Rebels by Joseph Heath, Andrew Potter In this wide-ranging and perceptive work of cultural criticism, Joseph Heath and Andrew Potter shatter the most important myth that dominates much of radical political, economic, and cultural thinking. The idea of a counterculture — a world outside of the consumer-dominated world that encompasses us — pervades everything from the antiglobalization movement to feminism and environmentalism. And the idea that mocking or simply hoping the "system" will collapse, the authors argue, is not only counterproductive but has helped to create the very consumer society radicals oppose.In a lively blend of pop culture, history, and philosophical analysis, Heath and Potter offer a startlingly clear picture of what a concern for social justice might look like without the confusion of the counterculture obsession with being different. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this wide-ranging and perceptive work of cultural criticism, Joseph Heath and Andrew Potter shatter the most important myth that dominates much of radical political, economic, and cultural thinking. The idea of a counterculture -- a world outside of the consumer-dominated world that encompasses us -- pervades everything from the antiglobalization movement to feminism and environmentalism. And the idea that mocking or simply hoping the "system" will collapse, the authors argue, is not only counterproductive but has helped to create the very consumer society radicals oppose.In a lively blend of pop culture, history, and philosophical analysis, Heath and Potter offer a startlingly clear picture of what a concern for social justice might look like without the confusion of the counterculture obsession with being different. Author Biography JOSEPH HEATH is director of the Centre for Ethics at the University of Toronto, as well as professor in the department of philosophy and the School of Public Policy and Governance. He is the author of five books, including The Rebel Sell: Why the Culture Cant Be Jammed (with Andrew Potter) and Filthy Lucre: Economics for People Who Hate Capitalism. He lives in Toronto. Review "An intriguing examination of personal freedom within the inevitabilities of a market economy." -- Kirkus Reviews"This book not only thought-provoking, but a lively, spirited and entertaining read." -- Winnipeg Free Press"Nation of Rebels provides an incisive and witty indictment of consumer trends...." -- BusinessWeek Review Quote "This book not only thought-provoking, but a lively, spirited and entertaining read." Description for Teachers/Educators A hipster critique of popular culture that demolishes the persistent fantasy that one can create an "alternative lifestyle" -- cultural acts of rebellion, rather than undoing the system, have become the system. "Charting the counterculture from its hippie beatification in the 60s, the authors demonstrate how both it and succeeding variations, however punkish or nerdish, have been routinely subsumed into the consumer-fueled machinery of American capitalism....the hippie ethos was always destined to live on primarily in mainstream merchandising. ...its the constant need to make ones nonconformity identifiable to others through the purchase of brand goods and services-an entire lifestyle-that charges the engine of consumption. The technical genius of capitalism adapts to accommodate the need-for example, by now building several different kinds of cars on the same assembly line-while at the same time taking the steam out of typical counterculture rants against mass marketing.....an intriguing examination of personal freedom within the inevitabilities of a market economy." -Kirkus Reviews "Nation of Rebels provides an incisive and witty indictment of consumer trends...." -BusinessWeek Details ISBN006074586X Author Andrew Potter Short Title NATION OF REBELS Language English ISBN-10 006074586X ISBN-13 9780060745868 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 306.3 Residence Fayetteville, AR, US Affiliation University of Toronto Pages 368 Subtitle Why Counterculture Became Consumer Culture DOI 10.1604/9780060745868 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2004-12-14 NZ Release Date 2004-12-14 UK Release Date 2004-12-14 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Audience General Imprint US Harper Business Publisher US HarperCollins Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-10-07 US Release Date 2021-10-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6537727;

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