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    exertion; active: Somatisation (140‚ para 1) - dysfunctional symptoms tend to range from sensory or motor disability‚ hypersensitivity to pain. Key Themes / Concepts: In Jean Baudrillard’s “The Consumer Society”‚ the body is the epitome of consumerism‚ referred to as “an object of salvation” (Baudrillard‚ 129. para 1). The body is summarized to be the consumer’s most valued possession‚ liberated from past Puritan influences and herein free. This is paradox of Baudrillard’s option brightly illustrates

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    Impact on the west +statistics show Buddhism in growing in the west +natural growth + convert growth Buddhism fits in with western world view +why? Buddhism has the ability to adopt to the western world view of secularism ‚ materialism and consumerism. +Buddhism has provided answers to some of the big questions. Historical basis who was the Buddha? What does that mean? Buddhism started with the Buddha. The word ‘Buddha’ is a title‚ which means ‘one who is awake’ — in the sense

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    rities.pdf (Accessed on 1 November 2012) (Accessed on 16 September 2012) 9 http://www.thereadinggroup.sg/Articles/Unmasking%20Consumerism.pdf (Accessed on 10 September 2012) (Accessed on 7 October 2012) 11 http://www.tsglobalist.com/2011/12/31/consumerism-by-grace-koh/ (Accessed on 7 October 2012)

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    civil rights movement was set up by civilians while getting strong opinions from politicians. Though there is a thin line that connects World War II to the civil rights movement‚ it is a strong one. World War II created a domino effect through consumerism and conformity that wouldn’t allow certain races to participate. These issues stuck out like a sore thumb and pushed civilians to work toward civil justice. World War II has affected modern life in such a simple way and affects more than we think

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    The 1950’s 1 Running Head: THE POLITICAL CLIMATE OF THE 1950S The Political Climate of the 1950s Natasha C. Stewart History 145 Robin Greenberg M.A. April 11‚ 2005 The 1950s 2 With the dropping of the Atomic bomb that ended WWII and the beginning of the Cold War‚ there was an irony of stability and turmoil in the United States. The start of the 1950s brought about many changes‚ from the Red Scare and threat of the possible spread of communism in America‚ to changes

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    Social Responsibility and Ethics 1) ________ calls for meeting the present needs of consumers and businesses while also preserving or enhancing the ability of future generations to meet their needs. A) Sustainable marketing B) Innovation C) Consumerism D) Environmentalism E) The strategic planning concept Answer: A Diff: 2 Page Ref: 582 AACSB: Ethical Understanding and Reasoning Abilities Skill: Concept Objective: 20-1 2) All of the following are concepts that define the needs

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    Blade Runner essay Science Fiction films are concerned with the dangers rather than the benefits of science and technology. Discuss one or two Science Fiction films which explore this theme and its implications Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner” illustrates the fact that Science Fiction films are frequently concerned with the dangers rather than the benefits of science and technology. Released in 1982‚ “Blade Runner” conveys to its audience a frightening and nightmarish vision of a dystopian

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    interesting instincts under survival that we have is desire for happiness. Our evolution has given us two meanings of happiness‚ and we constantly “work” hard to achieve these types of happiness. According to the article‚ “Enjoyment as an Alternative to Materialism‚” written by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi‚ she states humans have “two contradictory motivations: pleasure‚ which is the well-being we feel when we eat‚ rest‚ and procreate; and enjoyment‚ which is the exhilarating sensation we feel when going beyond

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    High advertising and promotion costs • Excessive mark-ups • Deceptive practices • High pressure selling Impact on society as a whole • False wants and too much materialism • Too few social goods • Cultural pollution • Too much political power Consumerism Environmentalism Socially Responsible marketing • Enlightened marketing 1. Consumer oriented 2. Innovative marketing 3. Value marketing Ch3 Strategic marketing

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    characters are affected or destroyed by it. In the world of Jay Gatsby and Lester Burnham‚ ideals and values are defined by their society. More specifically‚ theirs is a consumer-driven society‚ resulting in false values which place importance on materialism and hedonism‚ disregarding morality and spirituality. In The Great Gatsby‚ these values are embodied through the juxtaposition and repetition of West and East. The Mid-West of America and West Egg‚ where Nick and Gatsby originate and inhabit‚ represent

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