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Pursuing Happiness

American Consumers in the Twentieth Century

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  • 204 pages
  • 8 hours of reading

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Exploring the relationship between consumer choices and happiness, the author argues that Americans have made rational purchases to enhance their lives, from baseball to healthcare. Contrary to critics of materialism, he suggests that these decisions reflect a desire to improve living conditions in a challenging world. Highlighting the historical context, he emphasizes how increased income since 1900 has significantly reduced the burden of household labor, particularly benefiting women. The book offers a thoughtful perspective on the role of consumerism in shaping modern life.

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Pursuing Happiness, Stanley Lebergott

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2014
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