Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic by John De Graaf - Book 10

Katie Taylor
Period 5
September 19, 2014

10. Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic by John De Graaf

Product Details

• Hardcover: 275 pages
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers; First Edition, First Printing edition (June 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576751511
• ISBN-13: 978-1576751510
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Professional Review: "De Graaf, has assembled an updated and more in-depth look at the epidemic of overconsumption sweeping the United States along with the rest of the world. Graaf takes an in-depth look at how epidemics spread and begin, along with an interesting take on how the over consumption in the United States has been the catalyst for the spread of this epidemic to other regions. He defines "affluenza" as "a painful, contagious, socially-transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more" and examine the spiraling cycle of overconsumption, spending, stress, and broken relationships caused by America's obsession with uncontrolled economic growth at any cost. This witty yet hard-hitting book provides evidence of the social problems caused by the American obsession with acquiring "stuff" and proposes solutions for living more sustainably." Mark Bay, Indiana Univ.

Purdue Univ. Lib., Indianapolis

Customer Review: " I am rarely excited about any required book. This book was completely different. Right from the start I was seriously impressed. It really makes you to take an refreshing  look at your life and the world which you occupy. I feel like this is the book everyone needs to read. I wish this were required reading for every high school kid in America. Read it; you won't be sorry."

Why I Chose This Book: I chose this book because it had many glowing reviews about how it was a life altering book that people couldn't put down.