Unlock the Secrets of Mass Consumption in Postwar America

A Captivating Journey into the Politics of Consumerism

A Consumers' Republic: The Politics of Mass Consumption in Postwar America

by Lizabeth Cohen

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Language	:	English
File size	:	10223 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	799 pages

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Prepare to embark on an illuminating journey into the transformative era of postwar America, where mass consumption surged as a potent force shaping society. Stuart Ewen's seminal work, 'The Politics of Mass Consumption in Postwar America,' unravels the intricate web of consumer culture, class dynamics, and government policies that propelled the nation into an unprecedented era of economic growth and social change.

The Rise of Consumerism: A Postwar Revolution

In the wake of World War II, America emerged as an economic powerhouse with an insatiable appetite for goods and services. Driven by government policies aimed at boosting production and consumer spending, the nation witnessed an explosion of consumer products, from automobiles to appliances to processed foods.

Ewen expertly traces the rise of a consumer-oriented culture, where advertising and media played pivotal roles in shaping desires and aspirations. Consumers were bombarded with alluring messages that equated happiness and social status with the relentless pursuit of material possessions.

Class Dynamics and the Consumption Divide

Beneath the façade of postwar prosperity lay a simmering tension between classes. The emergence of mass consumption exacerbated existing inequalities, as those with greater wealth gained access to a wider range of goods, while the working class faced a widening consumption gap.

Ewen analyzes the complex interplay between class, consumption patterns, and the social unrest that eventually erupted in the 1960s. Mass consumption, he argues, became a tool of both social control and class division.

Government Policies and the Shaping of Consumption

The postwar era was marked by an unprecedented level of government involvement in economic and social affairs. Ewen examines the ways in which government policies, such as tax cuts, subsidies, and infrastructure development, fostered the growth of mass consumption.

He argues that the government's embrace of consumerism had both positive and negative consequences. While it stimulated economic growth and improved living standards for many, it also contributed to environmental degradation, social inequality, and a decline in traditional values.

The Legacy of Mass Consumption: A Transformation Unparalleled

Ewen's 'The Politics of Mass Consumption in Postwar America' stands as a landmark work that has profoundly shaped our understanding of this era. It provides a comprehensive and deeply insightful analysis of the transformative impact of mass consumption on American society.

The book explores the complex relationship between consumerism, class dynamics, and government policies, shedding light on the origins of many of the challenges we face today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American culture, economics, or social policy.

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A Consumers' Republic: The Politics of Mass Consumption in Postwar America

by Lizabeth Cohen

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10223 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	799 pages

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