Philip E. Slater Books

Philip Slater was an author, actor, playwright, and sociologist. He taught sociology at Harvard, Brandeis, and the University of California at Santa Cruz, where he earned his doctorate. His writings likely delved into societal structures and human behavior, informed by his academic background.

The Pursuit of Loneliness: American Culture at the Breaking Point

The Pursuit of Loneliness: American Culture at the Breaking Point
154 pages
6 hours of reading
In a classic indictment of American individualism and isolationism, Philip Slater analyzes the great ills of modern society-violence, competitiveness, inequality, and the national 'addiction' to technology.
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The Pursuit of Loneliness: American Culture at the Breaking Point