Explore consumerism's role in driving economic growth, its benefits, drawbacks, and impact on society, economy, and the ...

Consumerism permeates nearly every aspect of society, and social media is no exception. Open any app, and paid and unpaid ...

Sunday, July 31, is the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Mass Readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23; Psalm 90: 3-6, 12-14, 17; Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11; Luke 12:13-21 We live in a world that is ...

It's become a cliché to note that we in the modern world have gorged on an unprecedented abundance of stuff. Still, Frank Trentmann's new book on consumerism, The Empire of Things, begins with an ...

It’s easy to want too many things. Consumerism, right in line with capitalism, is simply what the American economy thrives on. Although material fulfillment is often an American characteristic heavily ...

There was a popular, if cynical, phrase that seemed to be everywhere in the 1980s: "Whoever dies with the most toys wins." But after decades of go-go consumerism, many people around the world seem to ...

These days, when everything from cars to concerts is being marketed as “green” or “eco-friendly,” you might not be impressed to learn that a New York dance company is visiting Seattle’s On the Boards ...

Healthcare consumerism empowers patients, leading to a major healthcare system overhaul. This new reality empowers patients to become informed decision-makers, actively shaping their healthcare ...

California lawmakers recently approved two bills banning grocery and convenience stores statewide from offering customers reusable plastic bags. These bills are the next step in combating plastic ...