David wann, a former epa staffer and expert on sustainable lifestyles. Affluenza is a necessary book and a valuable introduction to some of the perils of our consumer driven capitalist society. The organization of the chapters of affluenza is a main constant through out the whole book, there are a few extra items in some, it really is a. Whether you read this book for pleasure or as an educator with an eye towards classroom use, affluenza is a highly readable analysis of a phenomenon that is affecting not only americans, but people the. Over a ninemonth period, bestselling author oliver james travelled around the world to try and find out why. The allconsuming epidemic second edition january 31, 2007 in books. To participate in the project, please visit its page, where you can join the project and discuss matters related to book articles. The road to recovery bed rest aspirin and chicken soup fresh air the right medicine back to work vaccinations and vitamins political prescriptions annual check. They treat consumption as a disease and the books chapter looks at symptoms like shopping fever, rash of bankrupticies and the addictive virus. Isbn10 1576753573 course description this course is designed to give a broad overview of the nature of a consumerist society. The all consuming epidemic 2001, revised in 2005, 2014. To be fair, since the film was made and the book published, the same ground has been gone over and over in countless articles and books, so that its all rather old hat even though the problems described persist.
Most importantly, the book explores causes and cures, such as the new frugality and voluntary simplicity movements, and suggests strategies for rebuilding families and. In chapters with titles like swollen expectations and a rash of bankruptcies, affluenza uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject. How overconsumption is killing us and how to fight. In 1996, together with vivia boe, a fellow publictelevision producer, i set out to craft a documentary about the subject of overconsumption and its many notsobenign consequences for american society. It made me understand why i became happier as i got rid of excessive stuff and became a minimalist. The life and times of david brower, circle of plenty, green plans, and genetic time bomb, among many others. How overconsumption is killing usand how to fight back. Most movies start with a book, but this book started with a movie. Affluenza is a handy madeup word, but the illness connotation is purposeful, as the authors see americas outofcontrol buying habit as a sickness, an illness, that society had better cure soon. In addition to affluenza and escape from affluenza, he also produced running out of time, for earths sake.
Chapter 11 we buy a wastebasket and take it home in a plastic bag. Hamilton and denniss argue that overconsumption is driven by aspiration, in an effort to emulate the lifestyles of the rich and the. How overconsumption is killing us and how to fight back explains just what the title suggests. In their eyeopening, soulprodding look at the excess of american society, the authors of affluenza include two quotations that encapsulate much of the book. In our view, the affluenza epidemic is rooted in the obsessive, almost religious quest for economic expansion that has become the core principle of what is called. The informational yet entertaining book, affluenza. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Revised edition of a bestsellerover 75,000 copies sold updated throughout with startling new facts and new material, including the firstever affluenza fever index and a new foreword by vicki robin, author of your money or your life uses a whimsical disease metaphor to explore the serious negative consequences of the obsessive quest for more and more possessions the. It points out the consequences of letting affluenza go unchecked in our lives and our world. The allconsuming epidemic ebook published september 1st 2005 by berrettkoehler publishers, inc. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects.
To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free. The book was named one of the eight best nonfiction titles of 2001 by the detroit free press, the. The allconsuming epidemic, 2nd edition by john degraaf, davis wann, thomas h. Based on two highly acclaimed pbs documentaries watched by 10 million viewers, affluenza uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject. Now in its third edition, this book can safely be called prophetic in showing how problems ranging from loneliness, endless. The road to recovery bed rest aspirin and chicken soup fresh air the right medicine back to work vaccinations and vitamins political. Organization of affluenza the organization of the chapters of affluenza is a main constant through out the whole book, there are a few extra items in some, it really is a constant. Revised edition of a bestsellerover 75,000 copies sold updated throughout with startling new facts and new material, including the firstever affluenza fever index and a new foreword by vicki robin, author of your money or your life uses a whim. The allconsuming epidemic from the worlds largest community of readers. Naylor, professor emeritus in economics at duke, have assembled an updated and more indepth look at the epidemic of overconsumption sweeping the united states and. Sep 01, 2005 revised edition of a bestsellerover 75,000 copies sold updated throughout with startling new facts and new material, including the firstever affluenza fever index and a new foreword by vicki robin, author of your money or your life uses a whimsical disease metaphor to explore the serious negative consequences of the obsessive quest for more and more possessions the first edition of. The road not taken an emerging epidemic the age of affluenza is there a real doctor in the house.
Get the key points from this book in less than 10 minutes. Affluenza presents the symptoms stress of excess, family convulsions, dilated pupils, resource exhaustion along with their historical and cultural origins. We idolize the rich and feel unsuccessful if we dont have much money. Using the metaphor of disease, affluenza can be defined as a bloated, sluggish and unfulfilled feeling that results from efforts to keep up with the joneses. Feb 11, 2015 using the metaphor of disease, affluenza can be defined as a bloated, sluggish and unfulfilled feeling that results from efforts to keep up with the joneses. There are self surveys to allow readers to see how sick they are. This article is within the scope of wikiproject economics, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of economics on wikipedia. Lifechanging this book is truly eyes broadening and thought provoking. I found the purpose of my life as i read this book. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Christmas is almost over, but the debit line still grows. Revised edition of a bestsellerover 75,000 copies sold updated throughout with startling new facts and new material, including the firstever affluenza fever index and a new foreword by vicki robin, author of your money or your life uses a whimsical disease metaphor to explore the serious negative consequences of the obsessive quest for more and more. The allconsuming epidemic edition 2 available in paperback. Affluenza is illustrated primarily with cartoons, and not very good ones at that.
Redefining progress organization in chapters with titles like swollen expectations and a rash of bankruptcies, affluenza uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject. Untreated, the disease can cause permanent discontent. Chapter 1get that money out of your savings accounttheres a whole lotta shoppin going onshopping has become a favorite pastime. David wann in chapters with titles like swollen expectations and a rash of bankruptcies, affluenza uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject. Download now there is currently an epidemic of affluenza throughout the world an obsessive, envious, keepingupwiththejoneses that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. According to the book, western society is addicted to overconsumption and this situation is unique in human history.
An emerging epidemic the age of affluenza is there a real doctor in the house. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Based on two highly acclaimed pbs documentaries, affluenza uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject. In our view, the affluenza epidemic is rooted in the obsessive, almost religious quest for economic expansion that has become the core principle of what is called the american dream. It is thought to have been first used in 1954, but was popularised in 1997 with a pbs documentary of the same name and the subsequent book affluenza.
The allconsuming epidemic 2001, revised in 2005, 2014. Original sin an ounce of prevention the road not taken an emerging epidemic the age of affluenza is there a real doctor in the house. Teachers might be interested to know that there is a whole set of free, supplementary lesson plans for affluenza the video on the pbs website. The 2008 economic collapse proved how resilient and dangerous affluenza can be. This article is within the scope of wikiproject books. When too much is never enough is a book written by professor clive hamilton and richard denniss, and was published in 2005.
Chapter 10 todays unfettered celebration of wealth and the things money can buy has created an inyourface, im rich and youre not attitude that pigeonholes people as winners or losers, princes or paupers. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. The allconsuming epidemic touched a raw national nerve. Naylor article pdf available in agriculture and human values 202. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
In chapters with titles like swollen expectations and a rash of bankruptcies, affluenza uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious. To improve this article, please refer to the relevant guideline for the type of work. Dec 16, 20 a portmanteau of affluence and influenza, a more detailed definition of affluenza can be found in the book affluenza. The allconsuming epidemic is a thoughtprovoking examination of what it means to be ill in a modern society suffering from a painful, contagious, sociallytransmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more. Sure, some of the books more startling factual assertions are, on closer examination, somewhat distorted. The allconsuming epidemic on your kindle in under a minute. Sure, affluenza is a polemic, but its a powerful one.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading affluenza. Affluenza 3rd edition mutation how overconsumption is. Affluenzas costs and consequences are immense, though often concealed. Here you can download all books for free in pdf or epub format. The allconsuming epidemic and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. The all consuming epidemic, which describes it as a painful, contagious.
Viewing consumerism with its accompanying overwork and dissatisfaction as a deliberately spread disease, the book consists of three partssymptoms, origins, and treatment. A portmanteau of affluence and influenza, a more detailed definition of affluenza can be found in the book affluenza. This book was written to enlighten readers about how much americans spend, and the epidemic to have to have something, as soon as it comes out. The allconsuming epidemic second edition january 31, 2007 in books, consumerism, global warming, sustainability, voluntary simplicity affluenza n.
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