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Affluenza the All Consuming Epidemic

by John De Graaf

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Publisher Comments:

In chapters with titles like ?Swollen Expectations? and ?A Rash of Bankruptcies,? Affluenza, from the producer of the award-winning TV specials Affluenza and Escape from Affluenza, uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject: the damage done ? to our health, our families, our communities, and our environment ? by the obsessive quest for material gain. The authors examine the origins, evolution, and symptoms of the affluenza epidemic. But more importantly, they explore cures and suggest strategies for rebuilding families and communities and for restoring and respecting the earth. ?A fantastic book, very funny yet deeply serious.? ? Peter Barnes, cofounder, Working Assets

Synopsis:

This text is about personal, social, economic and environmental costs of over-consumption, and what we can do to beat the "all-consuming bug". The authors assert that we're already giving up the good life, by sacrificing personal health and sanity, family closeness and ecological stability.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-259) and index.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781576751992
Subtitle:
The All-Consuming Epidemic
Author:
De Graaf, John
Author:
de Graaf, John
Author:
Wann, David
Author:
Naylor, Thomas H.
Publisher:
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Subject:
General
Subject:
American
Subject:
United states
Subject:
U.S. Government
Subject:
Quality of life
Subject:
Wealth
Subject:
Consumption
Subject:
CURRENT EVENTS / American
Subject:
Government - U.S. Government
Copyright:
2002
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Series Volume:
TR-02-13
Publication Date:
August 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
9.46x6.60x.74 in. .95 lbs.
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Product details 288 pages INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES - English 9781576751992 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , This text is about personal, social, economic and environmental costs of over-consumption, and what we can do to beat the "all-consuming bug". The authors assert that we're already giving up the good life, by sacrificing personal health and sanity, family closeness and ecological stability.
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