The scope of the book was narrow, and the tones prejudice weakened an important message. Archived affluenza writers to discuss affliction, book. Mar 19, 2008 here is the discussion post for the fifth installment of the affluenza, the allconsuming epidemic book club. This book was written to enlighten readers about how much americans spend, and the epidemic to have to have something, as soon as it comes out. The allconsuming epidemic, which describes it as a painful, contagious. Affluenza is illustrated primarily with cartoons, and not very good ones at that. They treat consumption as a disease and the books chapter looks at symptoms like shopping fever, rash of bankrupticies and the addictive virus. Dec 16, 20 a portmanteau of affluence and influenza, a more detailed definition of affluenza can be found in the book affluenza. It is thought to have been first used in 1954, but was popularised in 1997 with a pbs documentary of the same name and the subsequent book affluenza.
When too much is never enough hamilton and denniss 2005, two documentaries, affluenza and escape from affluenza degraaf, boe, and simon 1997. In affluenza, the authors detail americas over consumption of everything, so much in fact, that if every country on earth probably even just half of them consumed. Affluenza was not the refreshing, motivating read i had anticipated. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Viewing consumerism with its accompanying overwork and dissatisfaction as a deliberately spread disease, the book consists of three partssymptoms, origins, and treatment. The recently concocted term affluenza already has been in the titles of three books. Resource exhaustion one of the points made in this chapter was regarding the real costs of the products we buy. Using the disease metaphor, affluenza is looked at in the book through several stages. David wann in chapters with titles like swollen expectations and a rash of bankruptcies, affluenza uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject. This article is within the scope of wikiproject books. The book is based on the tv documentary of the same name that aired in 1997, followed by escape from.
The allconsuming epidemic, 2nd edition by john degraaf, davis wann, thomas h. Now in its third edition, this book can safely be called prophetic in showing how problems ranging from loneliness. Naylor, the authors explain affluenza, and how it causes overwork, personal stress, the erosion of family and community, high debt, and the growing dissatisfaction for current living. Now in its third edition, this book can safely be called prophetic in showing how problems ranging from loneliness, endless working hours, and. The 2008 economic collapse proved how resilient and dangerous affluenza can be.
The allconsuming epidemic unlike many books, which go on to spur tv shows or movies, this book began as a pbs series on consumption, mostly in the united states, by far the worlds most consumerist nation. In examining this pervasive disease in an age when the urge to splurge continues to surge, the first section is the books most provocative. Bill mckibben, author of the end of nature and founder, the authors have packed their book with stunning facts, searing insightsand they point out a path forward. An excerpt from books for business and personal development. In chapters with titles like swollen expectations and a rash of bankruptcies, affluenza uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject. Here you can learn more about the show, get an affluenza. Hamilton and denniss argue that overconsumption is driven by aspiration, in an effort to emulate the lifestyles of the rich and the. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. We tried to warn you the 2008 economic collapse proved how resilient and dangerous affluenza can be. Untreated, the disease can cause permanent discontent. In the book you often refer to the prosperity of the 1990s.
Based on two highly acclaimed pbs documentaries, affluenza uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject. To participate in the project, please visit its page, where you can join the project and discuss matters related to book articles. In 1996, together with vivia boe, a fellow publictelevision producer, i set out to craft a documentary about the subject of overconsumption and its many notsobenign consequences for american society. This was a depressing, highly critical description of what for most thinking people is common knowledge. Affluenza s costs and consequences are immense, though often concealed. Bed rest one of the first steps in curing yourself of affluenza is to do an assessment of your finances. Now in its third edition, this book can safely be called prophetic in showing how problems ranging from loneliness, endless w. Revised edition of a bestseller over 75,000 copies sold.
Naylor 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Affluenza the allconsuming epidemic buy 9781576753576. The informational yet entertaining book, affluenza. Naylor book explores a consuming disease duke today. Apr 08, 2008 here is the discussion post for the sixth installment of the affluenza, the allconsuming epidemic book club. Rent affluenza the allconsuming epidemic 2nd edition 9781576753576 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks.
Naylor perfect book, 288 pages see other available editions description in chapters with titles like swollen expectations and a rash of bankruptcies, affluenza uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject. Affluenza has its heart in the right place but unfortunately fails in the execution, which is a shame since the message of the book is dead on. Affluenza book discussion chapters 19 21 crunchy chicken. Affluenza book discussion chapters 11 14 crunchy chicken. The new edition has been updated and includes a study guide. Naylor 2002, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Alert me when this program is available for purchase. When your time comes and your whole life flashes before. Western society has a serious problem with mass consumption brought on. Most movies start with a book, but this book started with a movie. This book was nothing more than an attempt to get the word affluenza into the dictionary. In affluenza, the authors detail americas over consumption of everything, so much in fact, that if every country on earth probably even just half of them consumed as much per person as the us, the planet would simply be destroyed. The allconsuming epidemic degraaf, wann, and naylor 2005. The allconsuming epidemic 2 nd edition barbara oneill author. When too much is never enough is a book written by professor clive hamilton and richard denniss, and was published in 2005. Affluenza the all consuming epidemic 2nd edition powells books.
Aug 12, 2002 affluenza is a necessary book and a valuable introduction to some of the perils of our consumer driven capitalist society. Here is the discussion post for the third installment of the affluenza, the allconsuming epidemic book club. The book is based on the tv documentary of the same name that aired in 1997, followed by escape from affluenza in 1998. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In our view, the affluenza epidemic is rooted in the obsessive, almost religious quest for economic expansion that has become the core principle of what is called the american dream. Isbn10 1576753573 course description this course is designed to give a broad overview of the nature of a consumerist society. Based on two highly acclaimed pbs documentaries watched by 10 million viewers, affluenza uses the whimsical metaphor of a disease to tackle a very serious subject. The book is based on the tv documentary of the same name that aired. Next week starts the ask dave wann giveaway contest. Affluenza book discussion chapters 22 25 crunchy chicken. To be fair, since the film was made and the book published, the same ground has been gone over and over in countless articles and books, so that its all rather old hat even though the problems described persist. Naylor find, read and cite all the research you need on. The allconsuming epidemic, published by berrettkoehler publishers.
Western society has a serious problem with mass consumption brought on by media, politics and societal institutions. A fastpaced, very readable book that shows how to beat the affluence bug and achieve healthier, happier lives. Affluenza is a onehour television special that explores the high social and environmental costs of materialism and overconsumption. Individual, social, and environmental effects, historical causes, and solutions are detailed. The allconsuming epidemic was the inaugural selection for the first year experiences bearkats read to succeed program, read by freshman students and integrated into their classroom experience. No logo, the book by the canadian journalist naomi klein who criticized the production practices of multinational corporations and the omnipresence of branddriven marketing in popular culture, has become manifesto of the movement, presenting in a simple. Submit your interview questions starting monday, march 24th, for dave to answer and ill select six questions. Naylor in a world already filled with so much stuff, there seems to be an ever increasing push to obtain the bigger and the better. The allconsuming epidemic 2001, revised in 2005, 2014. Affluenza 3rd edition mutation how overconsumption is. Affluenza is a handy madeup word, but the illness connotation is purposeful, as the authors see americas outofcontrol buying habit as a sickness, an illness, that society had better cure soon. According to the book, western society is addicted to overconsumption and this situation is unique in human history. How overconsumption is killing usand how to fight back.
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