Tag: Consumption
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Eating from the Trash Can (of Ideology)
As consumption seems virtually impossible to escape in the city, we should look at the ways in which urban residents can defy the taken-for-granted logic of consumerism. Does consuming ‘better’ necessarily (only) involve buying ‘ethically’ produced goods? Or could our consumption patters be more constructive and rather than making less of a negative impact, contribute…
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The Consumption of Language: The Language of Consumption
Practicing English, German and French in Tehran coffee houses. Reza’s contribution is the first in the Consuming the City series, 6th June @ dezwijger.nl
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Bottling Local Identity: the Emergence of the Craft Beer Sector and Local Embeddedness
Skadi Renooy tours us to craft beer producers, shows us their local embeddedness and their function as agents of change. A tasty read guaranteed!
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Mall City: Public Space in Hong Kong
Adam Nowek (@adamnowek) visits Hong Kong’s malls, the primary public spaces for locals. .