47 pages 1 hour read

John de Graaf, David Wann, Thomas Naylor

Affluenza

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Affluenza by John de Graaf, David Wann, and Thomas Naylor is widely praised for its insightful critique of consumer culture and its detrimental effects on society. Reviewers appreciate the compelling arguments and eye-opening statistics. However, some find the tone occasionally preachy and repetitive. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking analysis of modern materialism.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Affluenza?

Readers passionate about socioeconomic issues and consumer culture would appreciate Affluenza by John de Graaf, David Wann, and Thomas Naylor. Fans of Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser and No Logo by Naomi Klein would find its critique on materialism and overconsumption particularly compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Business / Economics
Science / Nature
Sociology
Themes
Society: Economics
Natural World: Environment
Genre
Psychology