This powerful examination of the effects of hyperconsumerism on
contemporary life provides a comprehensive look at how choices
affect the balance between work and life in society. Using past
experiences, the author explores issues that concern many today--a
generation sacrificing depth for breadth--and asks the question,
"Is it possible to have too much choice?" With detail and insight,
the guide analyzes a world full of information at the click of a
search engine, where libraries are unused, travelers see the world
but never speak another language, and employees work on short-term
contracts never knowing their colleagues. Passionate and powerful,
this is a gripping combination of memoir and social critique,
looking without blame at the effects of hypercapitalism on
Generation Y.
General
Imprint: |
Melbourne University Press
|
Country of origin: |
Australia |
Release date: |
August 2009 |
First published: |
October 2009 |
Authors: |
Brigid Delaney
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 154 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-522-85596-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
Promotions
|
LSN: |
0-522-85596-2 |
Barcode: |
9780522855968 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!