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CONSUMERISM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Saving and Consumption
- Marketing
- Economic and Industrial Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- consumerism
1, record 1, English, consumerism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The promotion of the consumer's interests. 2, record 1, English, - consumerism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épargne et consommation
- Commercialisation
- Sociologie économique et industrielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- consommateurisme
1, record 1, French, consommateurisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- consumérisme 2, record 1, French, consum%C3%A9risme
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] défense systématique des intérêts du consommateur. 3, record 1, French, - consommateurisme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consumérisme : terme passé dans l'usage mais qui est critiqué par certains auteurs. 4, record 1, French, - consommateurisme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-10-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sales (Marketing)
- Social Movements
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- consumerism
1, record 2, English, consumerism
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A social movement stemming from the efforts of consumers to promote and protect their own interest in the market place. ... Sometimes organized, sometimes not, these efforts centre upon concern for the consumer's rights to safety, information, fair pricing, truthful advertising, and quality control. 2, record 2, English, - consumerism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vente
- Mouvements sociaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- consumérisme
1, record 2, French, consum%C3%A9risme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action des organisations de consommateurs, visant à protéger la santé publique, l'environnement; défense systématique des intérêts du consommateur. 2, record 2, French, - consum%C3%A9risme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le consumérisme est un mouvement social cherchant à accroître les droits et les pouvoirs des acheteurs face aux vendeurs. 3, record 2, French, - consum%C3%A9risme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ventas (Comercialización)
- Movimientos sociales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- consumismo
1, record 2, Spanish, consumismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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