Not buying it : my year without shopping
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New York : Free Press, 2007.
Physical Desc
267 pages ; 22 cm
Status
Sierra View Library - Adult Nonfiction
640.73 LEVINE 2007
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640.73 LEVINE 2007
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Published
New York : Free Press, 2007.
Format
Book
Language
English
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Includes index.
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"Shocked by the commerce in everything from pet cloning to patriotism, frightened by the downward spiral of her finances and that of the trash-strewn earth, Judith Levine enlists her partner, Paul, in a radical experiment: to forgo all but the most necessary purchases for an entire year. Without consumer goods and experiences, Judith and Paul pursue their careers, nurture relationships, and try to keep their sanity, their identities, and their sense of humor intact. Tracking their progress -- and inevitable lapses -- Levine contemplates need and desire, scarcity and security, consumerism and citizenship. She asks the Big Questions: Can the economy survive without shopping? Are Q-tips necessary? Not Buying It is the confession of a woman any reader can identify with: someone who can't live without French roast coffee or SmartWool socks but who has had it up to here with overconsumption and its effects on the earth and everyone who dwells there. For the humor and intelligence of its insights, the refreshment of its skepticism, and the surprises of its conclusions, Not Buying It is sure to be on anyone's list of Necessities."--,Provided by Amazon.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Levine, J. (2007). Not buying it: my year without shopping . Free Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Levine, Judith, 1952-. 2007. Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping. Free Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Levine, Judith, 1952-. Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping Free Press, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Levine, Judith. Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping Free Press, 2007.
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