John De Graaf Books
John de Graaf es documentalista y activista ambiental estadounidense.
Known for: Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic
Books by John De Graaf
Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic
Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic es un libro de 2001 que examina la cultura del consumismo en los Estados Unidos y sus efectos negativos en la sociedad, el medio ambiente y la salud mental. Los autores analizan cómo la búsqueda constante de riqueza y posesiones materiales conduce a la insatisfacción, el estrés y la desigualdad, proponiendo alternativas más sostenibles y equilibradas para vivir.
Read SummaryKey Insights from John De Graaf
Historical Context: The Rise of Consumer Culture
The origins of affluenza lie in the decades following World War II, when the United States emerged as an unrivaled industrial and military power. Factories converted from wartime production to pumping out cars, appliances, and comfort goods for a population hungry for normalcy and prosperity. Advert...
From Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic
Symptoms of Affluenza
Just as with any epidemic, affluenza presents recognizable symptoms—both psychological and societal. There is the constant anxiety of ‘never enough,’ even among the financially secure. There’s rising depression, chronic time scarcity, and a gnawing sense of disconnection despite the endless promise ...
From Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic
About John De Graaf
John de Graaf es documentalista y activista ambiental estadounidense.
Frequently Asked Questions
John de Graaf es documentalista y activista ambiental estadounidense.
Read John De Graaf's books in 15 minutes
Get AI-powered summaries with key insights from 1 book by John De Graaf.