From the contents Part I. Modernities, Globalization and Consumption -- Part II. New Middle Classes in China, Brazil, Ecuador and Israel -- Part III. New Middle Classes in India -- Index
Summary
The middle classes of developing countries are held responsible for boosting extremely resource-intensive lifestyles beyond the OECD-world thus thwarting ongoing efforts to attain a more sustainable future. This book challenges a narrow understanding of lifestyles and consumption by analyzing the issue