Green consumerism

Organised as an A-to-Z reference with 150 signed entries, this guide explores green consumerism from many angles. Its contributors bring a range of viewpoints and disagreements to the subject, and the variety of topics and academic approaches gives a broad picture of what green consumerism involves, the forms it takes, the pressures acting on it, and the everyday practices tied to it.

The entries look at how green consumerism is shaped by social and spatial factors, and how its boundaries are often disputed. They also show how it connects with wider cultural, economic, political and environmental forces. Beyond describing what green consumerism has become, the guide asks how it might develop, weighing its shortcomings against the possibilities for genuine and lasting change.

The volume includes photographs, searchable hyperlinks, many cross-references and a substantial resource guide. Its plain, accessible style suits both classroom use and research. It is part of the Green Society series.