ISBN:
0313377685
,
9780313377686
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xxvii, 205 p)
,
25 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2010 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Non-Series
Parallel Title:
Print version The Culture of Excess : How America Lost Self-Control and Why We Need to Redefine Success
DDC:
306.0973
Keywords:
Social values
;
Narcissism
Abstract:
The Culture of Excess is the first book to assess the impact of economic and social factors on the nation's psychological well-being. Narcissism, productive narcissism, psychopathy, rigidity and self destruction, perfectionism, the illusion of success, and identity achievement all come into play as Slosar diagnoses the psychological drivers behind this indulgent age, offering his prescription for helping "Generation Me" become "Generation We." --from publisher description
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; CHAPTER 1 CULTURAL NARCISSISM 2.0; CHAPTER 2 MARKETPLACE MANIA; CHAPTER 3 DIGITAL COPING: LOSS, REALITY, AND SELF-DECEPTION; CHAPTER 4 (UN)MEANINGFUL COMPARISONS; CHAPTER 5 HEALTH CARE: WASTE, EXCESS, AND BROKERS; CHAPTER 6 SOCIAL NARCISSISM: IMAGES, REALITY, AND HEROES; CHAPTER 7 MULTIPLE IDENTITY: ISN'T THAT SPECIAL; CHAPTER 8 GENERATION WE; Selected Bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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