The new middle classes

Abstract

"The new middle classes of developing countries are held responsible for boosting extremely resource-intensive lifestyles beyond the OECD-world thus thwarting ongoing efforts to attain a more sustainable future. But how homogeneous are their consumption patterns and why should not globalization include the extension of environmental concern, too? The book challenges a narrow understanding of lifestyles and consumption by analyzing the issue not only in terms of attitudes and preferences but of socio-economic features and governmental policies, too. Original contributions from internationally renowned researchers bring fresh multidisciplinary insights in both theoretical and empirical respect." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku)

Cite article

Lange, H. & Meier, L. (eds.) (2009): The new middle classes. Globalizing lifestyles, consumerism and environmental concern. Dordrecht u.a.: Springer London, 303 p.