Canadian Consumer Culture & the Environment

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A 14 page research paper that discusses how, after World War II, a culture of consumption and consumerism emerged in Canada, and elsewhere in the industrialized world, during the 1950s and 60s. This culture was radically different in many ways from the society that preceded it. This sociological development has had far reaching environmental ramifications that are currently impacting society by affecting climate change, as well as forcing people to cope with increased levels of pollution and the effects of hazardous waste. The writer explores how consumption culture has impacted the Canadian environment and the social forces that propelled this dramatic societal change. Bibliography lists 10 sources.