The overspent American : why we want what we don't need

The overspent American : why we want what we don't need / with Juliet Schor.

Other author/creator	Schor, Juliet.
Other author/creator	Jhally, Sut.
Other author/creator	Alper, Loretta.
Format	Video (DVD)
Publication Info	Northampton, MA : Media Education Foundation, ©2003.
Description	1 videodisc (37 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)	DVD-Video discs. Consumer behavior--United States. Consumption (Economics)--United States. Credit--United States. Debt--United States. Americans--Finance, Personal. Lifestyles--United States. Saving and investment--United States. Values--United States.

Portion of title	Why we want what we don't need
Contents	The cycle of work and spend -- Stretching reference groups -- The visible lifestyle -- The costs of overspending -- Getting off the consumer escalator -- Downshifting -- Kid spending -- Lipstick -- SUV advertising.
Abstract	Film explains the cultural forces behind Americans overspending in order to demonstrate material success.
Local note	Little--305131065693%
General note	Documentary.
General note	Videodisc release of the 2003 documentary film.
Credits	Executive producers, Sut Jhally, Loretta Alper ; producer, editor, camera, Kelly Garner
Performer	Juliet Schor.
Technical details	DVD.
Language	In English with optional English and Spanish subtitles.
ISBN	1893521915

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	Compact DVDs	HF5415.33 .U6 S36 2003 DVD	✔ Available	Place Hold