Introduction: Why Consumerism, Why Now? 1. Conspicuous Consumption 2. Consumerism and 'The Culture Industry' 3. Consumerism in the 'One-Dimensional' Society 4. Cathedrals of Consumption 5. Consumerism and Social Exclusion 6. Consumerism, Social Class and Taste 7. Consumerism and Simulation 8. Consuming Credit 9. Consumerism and Advertising 10. 'Ethical Consumerism'. Conclusion: Rethinking Consumerism