Routledge Green Consumption: The Global Rise of Eco-Chic

Explore the evolving landscape of environmentalism and social structure in Green Consumption: The Global Rise of Eco-Chic. Published by Routledge, this book examines how green lifestyles and ethical consumption have moved from the margins to become central strategies for building environmentally-friendly societies and addressing global poverty. While environmentalists once viewed excess consumption as a primary problem, this work analyzes how green consumerism now positions consumption as a key part of the solution. The text investigates the emergence of eco-chic, a phenomenon that blends lifestyle politics with environmentalism. It also provides a critical look at how ethical and sustainable consumption serves as a way to create and maintain class distinctions in modern society. This book is an essential resource for those interested in the intersection of sociology, anthropology, and environmental studies. It offers a deep look at how our shopping habits and lifestyle choices reflect broader social shifts and economic realities.