The Overspent American

Informationen zum Autor Juliet B. Schor, bestselling author of The Overworked American and senior lecturer and Director of Studies, Women's Studies, at Harvard University, writes and lectures widely on issues of work and consumption. She lives in Newton, Massachusetts, with her husband and two children. Klappentext The Overspent American explores why so many of us feel materially dissatisfied, why we work staggeringly long hours and yet walk around with ever-present mental "wish lists" of things to buy or get, and why Americans save less than virtually anyone in the world. Unlike many experts, Harvard economist Juliet B. Schor does not blame consumers' lack of self-discipline. Nor does she blame advertisers. Instead she analyzes the crisis of the American consumer in a culture where spending has become the ultimate social art. Zusammenfassung The Overspent American explores why so many of us feel materially dissatisfied, why we work staggeringly long hours and yet walk around with ever-present mental "wish lists" of things to buy or get, and why Americans save less than virtually anyone in the world. Unlike many experts, Harvard economist Juliet B. Schor does not blame consumers' lack of self-discipline. Nor does she blame advertisers. Instead she analyzes the crisis of the American consumer in a culture where spending has become the ultimate social art.

Product details

• Authors: Juliet Schor, Juliet B. Schor
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.04.1999
• EAN: 9780060977580
• ISBN: 978-0-06-097758-0
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 205 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE: Sociology / General, HISTORY: Social History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Personal Success, SELF-HELP: Personal Growth / Success, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Motivational, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Personal Finance / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Consumer Behavior, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Development / Business Development, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Women in Business