Nation of Rebels
Why Counterculture Became Consumer Culture
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · December 14, 2004
In this wide-ranging and perceptive work of cultural criticism, Joseph Heath and Andrew Potter shatter the most important myth that dominates much of radical political, economic, and cultural thinking.
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- Who it’s for
- A lively mix of pop culture, history, and philosophy questions counterculture’s promise of escape.
- Themes
- Counterculture and consumerism, Social justice, Cultural criticism
- Genres
- Pop Culture Studies, Activism & Social Justice, Radical Politics
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In this wide-ranging and perceptive work of cultural criticism, Joseph Heath and Andrew Potter shatter the most important myth that dominates much of radical political, economic, and cultural thinking. The idea of a counterculture -- a world outside of the consumer-dominated world that encompasses us -- pervades everything from the antiglobalization movement to feminism and environmentalism.
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And the idea that mocking or simply hoping the "system" will collapse, the authors argue, is not only counterproductive but has helped to create the very consumer society radicals oppose. In a lively blend of pop culture, history, and philosophical analysis, Heath and Potter offer a startlingly clear picture of what a concern for social justice might look like without the confusion of the counterculture obsession with being different.
Counterculture, Reconsidered
A lively mix of pop culture, history, and philosophy questions counterculture’s promise of escape.
Come here for
- Pop culture alongside political and philosophical questions
- A fresh angle on rebellion and consumer culture
Expect
- Cultural criticism with a clear, lively voice
- A challenge to the idea that being different is enough
Where it sits
| Pop Culture Studies | 38% |
|---|---|
| Activism & Social Justice | 25% |
| Radical Politics | 20% |
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Publisher categories
- Why People Buy
- Economic Theory
- Pop Culture Studies
- Authors
- Joseph Heath, Andrew Potter
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- December 14, 2004
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Counterculture and consumerism · Social justice · Cultural criticism
- Reading lane
- Why People Buy