Civilization: Is the West History? Consumerism
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Today, consumer goods are becoming more homogenous, and with increasingly few exceptions, big-name brands dominate shopping malls all around the globe. Most people dress the same and want the same latest technological gadgets. But where did this uniformity come from? The answer is a combination of the Industrial Revolution and the rise of the consumer society. Part of the "Civilization: Is the West History?" series. Please note this title contains mature themes.
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Runtime: 47 minutes 14 seconds
- Topic: Business, History
- Subtopic: Consumer Education, Industry, World History - 1450-1799
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2011
- Producer/Distributor: Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc
- Series: Civilization: Is the West History?
- Writer: Daniel Strauss
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