Bibliograph

The impulse society, America in the age of instant gratification, Paul Roberts

Type

Label

The impulse society, America in the age of instant gratification, Paul Roberts

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-298) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The impulse society

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

849212204

Responsibility statement

Paul Roberts

Sub title

America in the age of instant gratification

Summary

Drawing on the fields of economics, psychology, history and political philosophy, Roberts shows how we have become so obsessed with "maximizing returns" that we embrace virtually any means--any technology, personal tactic, or corporate strategy--that can deliver, regardless of consequences. Roberts lays out the history and geography of this new social order and charts a clear pathway toward a different and brighter future

Table Of Contents

Part 1: I society : More better -- No confidence -- Power corrupts -- Something for nothing -- Part 2: Cracks in the mirror : Home alone -- Hard labor -- In sickness and in wealth -- Forever war -- Part 3: We society : Making space

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