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The Challenge of Affluence
Self-Control and Well-Being in the United States and Britain Since 1950
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The book presents a thorough critique of modern consumer society in Britain and the United States post-World War II, challenging the prevalent belief that freedom of choice enhances individual and societal well-being. It offers a reasoned argument that scrutinizes the consequences of consumerism, urging readers to reconsider the true impact of choice on happiness and social health.
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- Title
- The Challenge of Affluence
- Subtitle
- Self-Control and Well-Being in the United States and Britain Since 1950
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Avner Offer
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 474
- ISBN13
- 9780199216628
- Series
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- 3.5 out of 5
- Description
- The book presents a thorough critique of modern consumer society in Britain and the United States post-World War II, challenging the prevalent belief that freedom of choice enhances individual and societal well-being. It offers a reasoned argument that scrutinizes the consequences of consumerism, urging readers to reconsider the true impact of choice on happiness and social health.