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- Release Year
- 2003
- Book Title
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN-10
1403961336
ISBN-13
9781403961334
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2275696
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
Xiii, 307 Pages
Publication Name
Political Virtue and Shopping : Individuals, Consumerism, and Collective Action
Language
English
Subject
Sociology / General, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Public Policy / Social Policy, General
Publication Year
2003
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science, Philosophy, Social Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
17.1 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2003-051726
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"This is a theoretically-sophisticated and empirically-rich examination of the increasingly important phenomenon of political consumerism. Micheletti's book is distinguished by its comparative focus, its social science framework, and its careful analysis of the ways in which the very nature of politics has been challenged and reshaped by consumer activists. I especially like her concept of 'individualized collective action,' which nicely highlights the growing links between consumer behavior and politics. The book concludes with a valuable research agenda for the study of political consumerism. Scholars, politicians, and activists who seek to make sense of the meaning of political consumerism now have an excellent resource.Political Virtue and Shoppingwill take a prominent place on the bookshelf of 'required readings' in the area of consumer politics."--Lawrence Glickman, University of South Carolina "This is a solid work of scholarship. It advances an important and novel thesis and situates its analysis both theoretically and empirically."--David Vogel, University of California at Berkeley, "This is a theoretically-sophisticated and empirically-rich examination of the increasingly important phenomenon of political consumerism. Micheletti's book is distinguished by its comparative focus, its social science framework, and its careful analysis of the ways in which the very nature of politics has been challenged and reshaped by consumer activists. I especially like her concept of 'individualized collective action,' which nicely highlights the growing links between consumer behavior and politics. The book concludes with a valuable research agenda for the study of political consumerism. Scholars, politicians, and activists who seek to make sense of the meaning of political consumerism now have an excellent resource. Political Virtue and Shopping will take a prominent place on the bookshelf of 'required readings' in the area of consumer politics."--Lawrence Glickman, University of South Carolina "This book presents the first comprehensive account of the use of purchasing decisions to advance political and social objectives. Micheletti explores both the fascinating history of political consumerism in the United States and Sweden as well as its increasing use as a vehicle to promote national and global corporate responsibility. Her analysis is both well-researched and theoretically sophisticated. Political Virtue and Shopping represents an important addition to the scholarly literature on citizen activism and the contemporary relationship between politics and markets."--David Vogel, author of Lobbying the Corporation; Citizen Challenges to Business Authority , professor, Haas School of Business, Department of Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, "This is a theoretically-sophisticated and empirically-rich examination of the increasingly important phenomenon of political consumerism. Micheletti's book is distinguished by its comparative focus, its social science framework, and its careful analysis of the ways in which the very nature of politics has been challenged and reshaped by consumer activists. I especially like her concept of 'individualized collective action,' which nicely highlights the growing links between consumer behavior and politics. The book concludes with a valuable research agenda for the study of political consumerism. Scholars, politicians, and activists who seek to make sense of the meaning of political consumerism now have an excellent resource. Political Virtue and Shopping will take a prominent place on the bookshelf of 'required readings' in the area of consumer politics."--Lawrence Glickman, University of South Carolina "This is a solid work of scholarship. It advances an important and novel thesis and situates its analysis both theoretically and empirically."--David Vogel, University of California at Berkeley, "This is a theoretically-sophisticated and empirically-rich examination of the increasingly important phenomenon of political consumerism. Micheletti's book is distinguished by its comparative focus, its social science framework, and its careful analysis of the ways in which the very nature of politics has been challenged and reshaped by consumer activists. I especially like her concept of 'individualized collective action,' which nicely highlights the growing links between consumer behavior and politics. The book concludes with a valuable research agenda for the study of political consumerism. Scholars, politicians, and activists who seek to make sense of the meaning of political consumerism now have an excellent resource.Political Virtue and Shoppingwill take a prominent place on the bookshelf of 'required readings' in the area of consumer politics."--Lawrence Glickman, University of South Carolina "This is a solid work of scholarship. It advances an important and novel thesis and situates its analysis both theoretically and empirically."--David Vogel, University of California at Berkeley, 'This is a theoretically-sophisticated and empirically-rich examination of the increasingly important phenomenon of political consumerism. Micheletti's book is distinguished by its comparative focus, its social science framework, and its careful analysis of the ways in which the very nature of politics has been challenged and reshaped by consumer activists. I especially like her concept of 'individualized collective action,' which nicely highlights the growing links between consumer behavior and politics. The book concludes with a valuable research agenda for the study of political consumerism. Scholars, politicians, and activists who seek to make sense of the meaning of political consumerism now have an excellent resource. Political Virtue and Shopping will take a prominent place on the bookshelf of 'required readings' in the area of consumer politics.' - Lawrence Glickman, University of South Carolina, USA 'This is a solid work of scholarship. It advances an important and novel thesis and situates its analysis both theoretically and empirically.' - David Vogel, University of California at Berkeley, USA
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
306.3
Edition Description
Revised edition
Table Of Content
Foreword Preface WHY POLITICAL CONSUMERISM When Products Become Political Controversies over Politicizing Consumer Choice Changing Political Landscape Consumer Choice as Politics Political Agency of Consumer Private and Public Virtue Traditions of Political Consumerism Political Consumerism as Individualized Collective Action Renewing Democracy and the Political Community through Political Consumerism HISTORY OF POLITICAL CONSUMERISM Going Back in Time Boycotting Boycott: History of the Term Boycotts in Revolutions: The Constitutional Significance of Everyday Goods Boycotting Food for Social Justice: Contrasting American and European Experience An Early "No Sweat" Labeling Scheme Use of Political Consumerism by Labor Unions Boycotting for Civil Rights International Boycotts and Economic Sanctions Problematic Political Consumerism: Dilemmas of Market-Based Collective Action Political Consumerism and Democracy CONTEMPORARY FORMS AND INSTITUTIONS Politics in the Global Marketplace Regulating Industry and the Role of Political Consumerism Consumer Boycotts Today Seals of Approval Labeling Schemes Stewardship Certification Schemes Socially Responsible Investments Characteristics of Contemporary Political Consumerism A STUDY OF POLITICAL CONSUMERISM TODAY: THE CASE OF GOOD ENVIRONMENTAL BUY IN SWEDEN Why Study Sweden? Comparing with the Past Opening Up Sweden for Green Political Consumerism Good Environmental Choice Type I Eco-Label Political Agency of Green Political Consumerism Middle-Class Women as Green Political Consumer Agents Market-Based Bridging and Bonding: A New Evolving Swedish Model? SHOPPING WITH AND FOR VIRTUES Why Virtues Today? Responsible Shopping, Social Capital, and Trust Political Consumerism Criticized A Great Transformation? Market-Based Political Responsibility and New Actor Categories Appendix 1: The Political Business of Consumerism: A New Research Agenda for the Social Sciences Why Study Political Consumerism? Research Challenge Bibliography Secondary Sources Printed Primary Sources Internet Sources Interviews
Synopsis
Shoppers can express their values as they search for value. Political consumerism is turning the market into a site for politics and ethics, as consumer choices reflect personal attitudes and purchases are informed by ethical or political assessment of business and government practice. In such forms as boycotts, when consumers refuse to buy, or buycotts, where consumers shift their purchases, the ostensibly apolitical marketplace is a site of contestation at the intersection of globalization and individualization. This book opens readers' eyes to a new way of viewing everyday consumer choices and the role of the market in our lives, illuminating the broader theoretical and historical context of concerns about sweatshops, responsible coffee, and ethical and free trade., Political consumerism is turning the market into a site for politics and ethics. It is consumer choice of producers and products on the basis of attitudes and values of personal and family well-being as well as ethical or political assessment of business and government practice. In the face of economic globalization and a regulatory vacuum, consumers increasingly take responsibility in their own hands, making the market an important venue for political action through their decisions of what to purchase. This book opens the readers' eyes to a new way of viewing everyday consumer choices and the role of the market in our lives, illuminating the broader theoretical and historical context of concerns about sweatshops, responsible coffee, and ethical and free trade. Contemporary forms of political consumerism - boycotts, labelling schemes, stewardship certification, socially responsible investing, etc. - are described and evaluated. Individual actions are shown to be important in the complexity of globalization.
LC Classification Number
JA1-92
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