Documentary. Juliet Schor. Videodisc release of the 2003 documentary film.
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.
Summary:
Film explains the cultural forces behind Americans overspending in order to demonstrate material success.
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