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  1. Of the three developments of the “new consumerism” that Schor explains, which is the most subjective?

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    Chapter 7 - 5. The New Consumerism - Questions: Of the three developments of the “new consumerism” that Schor explains, which is the most subjective?
  2. Do you agree with Schor that “luxury, rather than mere comfort, is a widespread aspiration” (para. 2)? Identify the three reasons she offers to explain this paradigm shift. Which, in your view, is the most important? Why?

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    Chapter 7 - 5. The New Consumerism - Questions: Do you agree with Schor that “luxury, rather than mere comfort, is a widespread aspiration” (para. 2)? Identify the three reasons she offers to explain this paradigm shift. Which, in your view, is the most important? Why?
  3. Provide three examples of statistical information that Schor uses. What effect does such data have on the cogency of her argument?

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    Chapter 7 - 5. The New Consumerism - Questions: Provide three examples of statistical information that Schor uses. What effect does such data have on the cogency of her argument?
  4. What is the nature of the “disconnect” that Schor discusses in paragraphs 6 and 7?

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    Chapter 7 - 5. The New Consumerism - Questions: What is the nature of the “disconnect” that Schor discusses in paragraphs 6 and 7?
  5. How accurate is Schor’s characterization of modern American family life? Has it changed since she wrote this article in 1999? Do her descriptions still apply? Explain.

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    Chapter 7 - 5. The New Consumerism - Questions: How accurate is Schor’s characterization of modern American family life? Has it changed since she wrote this article in 1999? Do her descriptions still apply? Explain.
  6. In paragraph 10, Schor makes several claims without offering specific evidence. How persuasive are her arguments? Why does she not offer substantive data to support her assertions?

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    Chapter 7 - 5. The New Consumerism - Questions: In paragraph 10, Schor makes several claims without offering specific evidence. How persuasive are her arguments? Why does she not offer substantive data to support her assertions?
  7. Analyze the argument Schor develops in the final paragraph. How effectively does her evidence support her claims? How does she appeal to ethos? How persuasive is her argument?

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    Chapter 7 - 5. The New Consumerism - Questions: Analyze the argument Schor develops in the final paragraph. How effectively does her evidence support her claims? How does she appeal to ethos? How persuasive is her argument?