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Like a Child Would Do
Adult childlikeness is familiar to everyone. However, childlikeness remains a little-studied and catchall concept whose more or less ameliorative or pejorative meaning can vary considerably depending on time and place, but also on disciplines. Like A Child Would Do: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Childlikeness in Past and Current Societies attempts to pierce this conceptual fog. Navigating between classical Chinese fiction, Shakespearean characters, the arts, consumer society, psychoanalysis, evolutionary theories, interactions with computers at work, toy play, or law courts, this book provides a better understanding of the concept and highlights its continuing negotiation given its capacity to symbolize the character of our societies, notably our roles and degree of freedom within these roles.
Collecting, Luxury, and the Production of Consumer Desire
Collecting, Luxury, and the Production of Consumer Desire delves into the psychological, social, and cultural drivers behind people's fascination with rare and luxurious goods. In this book, Russell W. Belk explores the motivations and meanings behind collecting objects-from vintage cars to designer handbags-and how these practices shape and reflect our sense of status, identity, and aspiration. Belk unpacks the emotional power of scarcity, the allure of exclusivity, and the symbolic value attached to high-end goods. He also examines how marketers and cultural forces manufacture desire, elevate certain objects to luxury status, and create powerful narratives that fuel consumer cravings. Collecting is framed not simply as accumulation, but as a deeply personal and often spiritual pursuit. This book is essential for scholars and practitioners interested in luxury branding, consumer desire, and the sociology of objects. It is part of the Legend in Consumer Behavior series, presenting Belk's critical insights on the psychology of ownership and the cultural construction of value.
Materialism and Consumer Culture
Materialism and Consumer Culture: Questioning What Matters in Life brings together Russell W. Belk's most influential writings on the complex relationship between people and possessions. This book critically examines how material goods shape personal values, life satisfaction, and identity, and questions the societal consequences of consumerism. Belk explores the psychological and emotional underpinnings of materialism-from childhood socialization to adult behaviors influenced by wealth, status, and acquisition. He investigates how advertising, branding, and societal norms contribute to the pursuit of possessions as symbols of success and self-worth. The book also looks at the paradox of con...
