Edited Collection

Shopping for Change: Consumer Activism and the Possibilities of Purchasing Power

Consuming with a conscience is one of the fastest-growing forms of political participation worldwide. People buy green, buy pink, and boycott in pursuit of social outcomes.

This collection asks whether consumer identity can overcome the limits of individual choice, corporate co-optation, and market constraints in order to build durable political power.

Historical and contemporary contributions from academics and activists show what has been possible in past consumer movements and what may be possible now.

Shopping for Change cover
Cover image for Shopping for Change.