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Shopping: American Consumerism

This is the Blog for EYE 103 Shopping: American Consumerism, a course taught at the University of Southern Maine. This course explores the complex relationship between ordinary consumer practices like shopping, watching, and traveling and the history, culture, and economy of America. . The course is an interdisciplinary exploration, bringing in the perspectives of history, philosophy, cultural studies, political economy, and the natural sciences.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

McDonald's Commercials

Follow this link for McDonald's Commercials for kids.

Plus a classic movie and toy tie-in.


Now, let us consider the McNugget. (McNugget as a metaphor for capitalism, compliments of The Wire, some adult language)
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Trailer for Fast Food Nation (the film)

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Malls R Us: Documentary

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Top 1 Percent of Americans Reaped Two-Thirds of Income Gains in Last Economic Expansion

Top 1 Percent of Americans Reaped Two-Thirds of Income Gains in Last Economic Expansion
Income Concentration in 2007 Was at Highest Level Since 1928, New Analysis Shows
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Health Care: an Example of a Public Good

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Friday, August 7, 2009

South Park Episode

http://www.southparkstudios.com/episodes/220760/?autoplay=false
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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Maxed Out Trailer

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