Americans, as a whole, live in a constant state of acquiring and discarding, collectively spending billions of dollars and innumerable hours on shopping every day of the week. This intriguing two-part series draws on experimental data, anecdotal case studies, and interviews with a wide range of experts to scrutinize why people buy—and how sellers manipulate their desires. Original BBC broadcast series title: Buy-ology. 2-part series, 51 minutes each.

Tell a Friend! Your Name: Your Email: Your Friend's Email: Your Message: We respect your privacy and will not use your friend's address without permission. Item#: BVL30018 Copyright date: ©2001 VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-4652-2 DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-6565-3

The Series Includes : Why We Buy | How They Sell

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