"This book explores media influence on consumers in a globalized world. It also analyzes popular culture, media, and consumption in disciplines such as sociology, communication, social work, business and international relations"--

"Since its emergence in early 2020, the COVID-19 crisis has affected every part of the world. Well beyond its health effects, the pandemic has wrought major changes in people's everyday lives as they confront restrictions imposed by physical distancing and consequences such as loss of work,...