Shell, Ellen Ruppel
Cheap
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143117636
- author:
- Shell, Ellen Ruppel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PENGUIN USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 14 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Business & Economics / Industries / Retailing
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture by Ellen Ruppel Shell explores America's relentless pursuit of bargains and its far-reaching consequences. From shuttered factories to strip malls, this fixation has transformed the country, fueling an excess of consumerism that blights landscapes, escalates debt, lowers living standards, and even skews our concept of time. Shell examines the peculiar forces driving Americans towards quantity over quality, craftsmanship, and durability. Her investigation sheds light on the rise of big-box profusion and exposes the astronomically high cost of cheap. This thought-provoking analysis reveals a complex web of market forces that have shaped American culture. By tracing the bargain's impact on society, Shell offers a nuanced understanding of the true cost of discount culture.
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