This guide is intended for Composition II sections focusing on Consumerism. See all of our Business & Economics LibGuides if you need to do more specific business research.
Before you start searching, it's a good idea to brainstorm key terms in your topic along with some other relevant words. You might find our business librarian's tips for identifying search terms helpful.
Here are just a few of the titles found when searching for consumerism in our Library Catalog. Some Subject Headings you might want to try:
Be creative with keywords and ask a librarian if you need help!
Cool: How the Brain's Hidden Quest for Cool Drives our Economy and Shapes our World by 
The Consuming Instinct: What Juicy Burgers, Ferraris, Pornography, and Gift Giving Reveal about Human Nature by 
Unthinking: The Surprising Forces Behind Why We Buy by Multi-subject Databases
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