Do Americans Shop Too Much?

Name: Do Americans Shop Too Much?
Brand: Beacon Press
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By Juliet Schor

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Juliet Schor breaks a taboo by exposing Americans' shopping habits to moral society. Schor disapproves of unfettered private consumption, not only because we already use up so much, but also because overspending to bolster a sense of self does not lead to happiness. Along with her critique, Schor suggests intriguing ideas for making 'status' goods accessible for all--for example, imposing high taxes on expensive items to subsidize lines of affordable 'luxury' goods. A firestorm of responses follow from economist Robert Frank and others. The New Democracy Forum is a series of short paperback originals exploring creative solutions to our most urgent national concerns. "A civic treasure. . . . A truly good idea, carried out with intelligence and panache." --Robert Pinsky

Product details

Binding:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

120

Release Date:

2000-04-24

Publication Date:

2000-04-24

Publisher:

Beacon Press

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

080700443X

ISBN13:

9780807004432

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

166 g

Height:

137 cm

Width:

203 cm

Thickness:

7 cm

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