Rethinking Consumer Behaviour For The Well Being Of All

Author : Council of Europe
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9287164827

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Rethinking Consumer Behaviour for the Well-being of All by Council of Europe Pdf

This guide invites the reader to think about consumption as one factor in the difficult task of building cohesive, sustainable societies based on the principle or universal well-being. The Council or Europe hopes that this reassessment will prompt people to question their choices as consumers: taking account of human rights, decent working conditions, the sustainable use of resources and our legacy to future generations. Surely consumption should be a responsible, socially committed act. An eclectic mix or academic articles, examples and illustrations makes this guide an unusual, informative work which can be readily used as the basis for discussions on this pressing social issue. This book, inspired by a contribution from the European Inter-Network of Ethical and Solidarity-Based Initiatives (IRIS), is intended as a "prototype": readers are free to adapt its contents to their own circumstances, to add relevant examples and to bring the ideas presented to life

Author : Council of Europe
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9287173362

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Redefining and Combating Poverty by Council of Europe Pdf

We are at a point in history where economic inequalities are more widespread each day. The situation of extreme poverty experienced by the majority of the populations in developing countries ("Third World" countries) often coincides with an absence of democracy and the violation of the most fundamental rights. But in so-called "First World" countries a non-negligible proportion of inhabitants also live in impoverished conditions (albeit mainly "relative" poverty) and are denied their rights. The European situation, which this publication aims to analyse, is painful: the entire continent is afflicted by increasing poverty and consequently by the erosion of living conditions and social conflicts.The economic and financial crisis has resulted in the loss of millions of jobs, and created job insecurity for many still working. Economic insecurity raises social tensions, aggravating xenophobia, for instance. Yet the economic and financial crisis could present a good opportunity to rethink the economic and social system as a whole. Indeed, poverty in modern societies has never been purely a question of lack of wealth. It is therefore urgent today to devise a new discourse on poverty. In pursuit of this goal, the Council of Europe is following up this publication in the framework of the project "Human rights of people experiencing poverty", co-financed by the European Commission.

Author : Karin M. Ekström,Kay Glans
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136859458

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Beyond the Consumption Bubble by Karin M. Ekström,Kay Glans Pdf

Research on consumption can shed light on many fundamental questions, such as the character of society, including social and cultural dimensions; the relations between the generations; dependency on technology and the risks involved; the rise of Asia and its potential consumption preferences; the question of whether we must continuously increase our consumption to avoid a recession and whether this is ecologically sustainable. In the field of consumption research there is need for analytical rigor based on theory and empirical evidence as well as discussions that will inspire readers to ask important questions regarding future development. The contributors to this innovative volume are scholars and experts in the field of consumption representing a variety of disciplines such as anthropology, economics, history, marketing, political science, and sociology. This book not only provides readers with a nuanced picture of consumption, but intends to enrich and sharpen the general debate about society today.

Author : Council of Europe
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287165882

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Council of Europe Activity Report 2008 by Council of Europe Pdf

The year 2008 was very busy and eventful for the Council of Europe with, among other things, Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence in February and the conflict that erupted during the summer between Georgia and Russia, two of the Organisation's

Author : Amalia Leifeste,Barry L. Stiefel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317607588

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Sustainable Heritage by Amalia Leifeste,Barry L. Stiefel Pdf

This book brings together ecological-conservation theory and heritage-preservation theory and shows how these two realms have common purpose. Through theoretical discussion and illustrative examples, Sustainable Heritage reframes the history of multiple movements within preservation and sustainable-design strategies into cross-disciplinary themes. Through topics such as Cultural Relationships with Nature, Ecology, Biodiversity, Energy, and Resource Systems; Integrating Biodiversity into the Built Environment Rehabilitation Practice; Fixing the Shortcomings Within Community Design, Planning, and Policy; Strategies for Adapting Buildings and Structures for Rising Sea Levels; and Vehicles as a Microcosm of Approaching Built Environment Rehabilitation, the book explores contemporary ecological and heritage ethics as a strategy for improving the livability of the built environment. The authors provide a holistic critique of the challenges we face in light of climate and cultural changes occurring from the local to the global level. It synthesizes the best practices offered by separate disciplines as one cohesive way forward toward sustainable design. The authors consider strategies for increasing the physical and cultural longevity of the built environment, why these two are so closely paired, and the potential their overlap offers for sustained and meaningful inhabitation. Sustainable Heritage unites students and professionals in a wide range of disciplines with one common language and more closely aligned sets of objectives for preservation and sustainable design.

Author : Cyndy Hawkins
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317205876

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Rethinking Children as Consumers by Cyndy Hawkins Pdf

Children are significant consumers of services such as health, welfare, educational institutions and the environment. Alongside this, the marketization of childhood means that children are exposed to advertising and marketing through a wide range of media on a daily basis. Examining key debates on children’s power, status and citizenship issues, it considers the wider implications of how consumerism impacts on children‘s health, well-being and life chances. This timely book explores childhood and consumerism through four key strands: children as consumers of services; children as consumers of space; the link between citizenship and consumption; the influences of the marketization of childhood. Rethinking Children as Consumers will be essential reading for students, researchers, practitioners and policy makers who are interested in the topic of consumerism across early childhood, childhood, youth and society.

Author : Rob Noonan
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781837978991

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Capitalism, Health and Wellbeing by Rob Noonan Pdf

Rooted in thoughtful evidence and achievable actions, this work tackles the barriers posed by the drive for economic growth to empower readers to contribute to positive transformation and create a healthier, more just and more sustainable world.

Author : Tim Cooper
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317103530

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Longer Lasting Products by Tim Cooper Pdf

The present economic system requires us to consume and throw away more and more goods. Yet often it's our desire, and the best interests of the environment, for these goods to last. The contributors to this book, who comprise many of the most significant international thinkers in the field, explore how longer lasting products could offer enhanced value while reducing environmental impacts. If we created fewer but better quality products, looked after them carefully and invested more in repair, renovation and upgrading, would this direct our economy onto a more sustainable course? The solution sounds simple, yet it requires a seismic shift in how we think, whether as producers or consumers, and our voracious appetite for novelty. The complex range of issues associated with product life-spans demands a multidisciplinary approach. The book covers historical context, design, engineering, marketing, law, government policy, consumer behaviour and systems of provision. It addresses the whole range of consumer durables - vehicles, kitchen appliances, audio-visual equipment and other domestic products, furniture and floor coverings, hardware, garden tools, clothing, household textiles, recreational goods and DIY goods - as well as the re-use of packaging. Longer Lasting Products provides policy makers, those involved in product design, manufacturing and marketing, and all of us as consumers, with clear and compelling guidance as to how we can move away from a throwaway culture towards an economy sustained by more durable goods.

Author : Constance Cook Glen,Timothy L. Fort
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000520378

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Music, Business and Peacebuilding by Constance Cook Glen,Timothy L. Fort Pdf

Business schools are placing more emphasis on the role of business in society. Top business school accreditors are shifting to mandating that schools teach their students about the social impact of business, including AACSB standards to require the incorporation of business impact on society into all elements of accredited institutions. Researchers are also increasingly focused on issues related to sustainability, but in particular to business and peace as a field. A strong strain of scholarship argues that ethics is nurtured by emotions and through aesthetic quests for moral excellence. The arts (and music as shown specifically in this book) can be a resource to nudge positive emotions in the direction toward ethical behavior and, logically, then toward peace. Business provides a model for positive interactions that not only foster long-term successful business but also incrementally influences society. This book provides an opportunity for integration and recognition of how music (and other art forms) can further encourage business toward the direction of peace while business provides a platform for the dissemination and modeling of the positive capabilities of music toward the aims of peace in the world today. The primary market for this book is the academic audience. Unlike many other academic books, however, the interdisciplinary nature of the book allows for multiple academic audiences. Thus, this book reaches into schools of music, business, political science, film studies, sports and society studies, the humanities, ethics and, of course, peace studies.

Author : Stuart Walker,Jacques Giard
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780857858528

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The Handbook of Design for Sustainability by Stuart Walker,Jacques Giard Pdf

The first devoted overview to the field, The Handbook of Design for Sustainability is the authoratative text on sustainable design.

Author : Thomas Tacker
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498577427

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Rethinking Consumer Protection by Thomas Tacker Pdf

This book explains how revamped consumer protection regulations, allowing greater individual choice, along with the government partially shifting to more of an advisory role, can save many thousands of lives annually, and make medicines and other products radically cheaper. Major case studies include the FDA, TSA passenger screening, and Uber versus taxis.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Civil rights
ISBN : IND:30000138991355

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Human Rights Information Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : Thomas, Ken D.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466684348

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Handbook of Research on Sustainable Development and Economics by Thomas, Ken D. Pdf

With a current world population that exceeds seven billion, resource consumption awareness is more important than ever. Investing in sustainable technologies and renewable resources is a necessary step to ensure the future quality of life of all human beings. The Handbook of Research on Sustainable Development and Economics explores topics such as poverty, gender equality, health, security, and the environment through global empirical studies and fundamental frameworks. With the goal of promoting sustainable techniques for the global future, this handbook is a critical reference for business leaders, educators, policymakers, environmental specialists, and the public at large.

Author : Miriam Tatzel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9789400773684

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Consumption and Well-Being in the Material World by Miriam Tatzel Pdf

This volume addresses how we can find happiness and well-being in the material world. It builds on previous works that find that materialism is associated with lowered well-being (materialists are less happy) and that consumerism, in all its profusion, is harmful to environmental well-being. How can we use the money and possessions in our lives in the service of well-being? Apparently not by being materialistic. Can we benefit from the many wonders of the marketplace -- in technology, convenience and aesthetics -- without falling prey to the lures and dangers of excessive material preoccupation? Can we meet our material needs in ways that nourish growth and well-being? The authors of the chapters in this volume are on-going researchers into such questions. Herein you can learn about the hedonic benefits of thrift and of spending on experiences; how possessions can be beneficial; how different types of consumers spend money; cultural variations in conceptions of the "good life;" how we might reconcile environmental and consumer well-being; and how to measure the whole of human, economic, and environmental well-being. Taken all together, this collection finds grounds for compatibility between what's good for the consumer and what's good for the environment. This volume appeals to academics, professionals, students and others interested in materialism and consumer well-being.

Author : Cecilia Solér
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351704885

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Stress, Affluence and Sustainable Consumption by Cecilia Solér Pdf

Why do affluent consumers almost automatically acquire new versions or variations of products already at their disposal? Even though most of us know that this novelty consumption poses a serious threat to an environmentally and socially sustainable future, we continue to do it. Why? Research shows that consumption of new automobiles, clothing, furniture, electronics, home furnishing, household apparel, mobile phones, etc., is motivated by a desire to feel more secure, less anxious and better mood-wise. Affluent consumers seem to engage in novelty consumption not to feel better but rather to avoid feeling bad. Stress, Affluence and Sustainable Consumption discusses sustainable consumption from a stress perspective, adding an embodied understanding to the sustainability-related consumption challenges that we face today. A stress perspective on affluent consumption differs from current understandings on consumption, as it fully acknowledges the consumer as having a body (including a mind) that reacts to the numerous product offerings and retail spaces, both physical and online. A stress perspective can explain how our bodies try to cope with an overload of perceptual input provided by advertising messages, product launches and even store structures. This book will be of great interest to students and researchers of consumer psychology, sustainable consumption studies, sustainable marketing and markets as well as sustainable development more generally.