Psychology and Consumer Culture: The Struggle for a Good Life in a Materialistic World Summary and Reviews

Psychology and Consumer Culture: The Struggle for a Good Life in a Materialistic World

Psychology and Consumer Culture: The Struggle for a Good Life in a Materialistic World
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Editor: Tim Kasser
Editor: Allen D. Kanner
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-10
ISBN: 1591470463
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)

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Book Review: A major text
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a serious book in its focus on the psychology of consumerism, its scope is broad but it is accessible and is an excellent souce of data and quotations for those engaged in academic pursuits. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in wellbeing, particularly in the context of a credit-crunch.

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