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Roberts, Paul, 1961 August 2-

The impulse society : America in the age of instant gratification / Paul Roberts. - First U.S. edition. - 308 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-298) and index.

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.

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.

ISBN: 9781608198146 1608198146

LCCN: 2014004614

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
2000-2099
2000 - 2099.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Civilization.
Economic history.
Social conditions
Gesellschaft.
Wirtschaftliches Verhalten.
Soziale Situation.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Economic conditions--21st century.
United States--Social conditions--21st century.
United States--Civilization--21st century.
United States.
USA.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Economics.
Business.

LC Class. No.: HC106.84 / .R63 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 306.30973