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Synopsis:

The authors define affluenza as "a painful, contagious, virally transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more". Behind the wordplay is a serious subject indeed: the increasing deterioration of the natural world in the face of over-consumption.

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ISBN:
9781576751510
Subtitle:
CL
Author:
De Graaf, John
Author:
Naylor, Thomas H.
Author:
Wann, David
Publisher:
Berrett-Koehler Publisher's
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Anthropology - Cultural
Subject:
Popular Culture
Subject:
Quality of life
Subject:
Economics - Theory
Subject:
Wealth
Subject:
Consumption
Subject:
Popular Culture - General
Copyright:
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
TR-01-2
Publication Date:
July 2001
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
275
Dimensions:
9.46x6.86x1.10 in. 1.48 lbs.

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"Synopsis" by , The authors define affluenza as "a painful, contagious, virally transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more". Behind the wordplay is a serious subject indeed: the increasing deterioration of the natural world in the face of over-consumption.
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