Routledge Cities and Consumption - Urbanism and Sociology Book

Explore the deep connection between urban development and consumption patterns with Cities and Consumption. Part of the Routledge Critical Introductions to Urbanism and the City series, this academic text examines how urban environments shape the way we consume and how our consumption habits, in turn, mold the cities we live in. Consumption is more than just buying goods; it exists at the meeting point of the public and private spheres, the political and the personal, and the individual and the social. This book looks at consumption as a driver of social change and a key element in how we build space, place, and social identity. This work provides a critical review of urban life, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers in anthropology, sociology, and urban studies. It offers a clear look at how consumption acts as an active ingredient in constructing subjectivity and social selfhood within modern urban settings.