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Review: The Challenge of Affluence: Self-Control and Well-Being in the United States and Britain Since 1950

User Review  - Christian - Goodreads

Remarkable book, It is thoroughly writen, really properly footnoted with remarkable wealth of scholarship being present at every page. Thematicly I was mostly reminded of Erich Fromm having acquired a ... Read full review

Review: The Challenge of Affluence: Self-Control and Well-Being in the United States and Britain Since 1950

User Review  - !Tæmbuŝu - Goodreads

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Review: The Challenge of Affluence: Self-Control and Well-Being in the United States and Britain Since 1950

User Review  - jenny scott - Goodreads

1st paragraph of book: "Affluence breeds impatience and impatience undermines well-being. This is the core of my argument. For detail and evidence, go directly to the chapters; for implications, to the conclusion, which also has chapter summaries." Read full review

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