The impulse society : America in the age of instant gratification
by Roberts, Paul, 1961 August 2-
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... Full description
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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. |
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308 pages ; 25 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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9781608198146 (hbk. : alk. paper) 1608198146 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
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