Issues in representing the postmodern consumer

Abstract

The paper looks at the concept of postmodernism and the issues relating to positioning and representing the consumer. It evaluates the conflict regarding postmodern research, and in particular scientific claims, and the role of theory. It suggests a greater emphasis on rich and varied forms of data collection and cross‐disciplinary integration in order to centre the experience, create meaningful pictures and broaden the debate about consumption in the early twenty‐first century.