Affluenza by Oliver James (English) Paperback Book

Description: Affluenza by Oliver James There is currently an epidemic of affluenza throughout the world - an obsessive, envious, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses - that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The paperback of the Sunday Times bestseller- Oliver James tours the minds of the middle classes in search of an answer to the question- is it possible to be successful and stay saneThere is currently an epidemic of affluenza throughout the world - an obsessive, envious, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses - that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. Over a nine-month period, bestselling author Oliver James travelled around the world to try and find out why. He discovered how, despite very different cultures and levels of wealth, affluenza is spreading. Cities he visited include Sydney, Singapore, Moscow, Copenhagen, New York and Shanghai, and in each place he interviewed several groups of people in the hope of finding out not only why this is happening, but also how one can increase the strength of ones emotional immune system. He asks- why do so many more people want what they havent got and want to be someone theyre not, despite being richer and freer from traditional restraints? And, in so doing, uncovers the answer to how to reconnect with what really matters and learn to value what youve already got. In other words, how to be successful and stay sane. Notes The paperback edition of the Sunday Times bestseller. It examines the epidemic of affluenza, an obsessive keeping up with the Joneses, which has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. Travelling round the world to investigate this phenomenon, James asks why so many people want what they havent got and to be someone theyre not, despite being richer and freer than ever before? From the author of They Fk You Up, which sold over 70,000 copies. There will be a huge marketing campaign, in all major newspapers. Should be mandatory reading for everyone Will Self Author Biography Oliver James trained and practised as a child clinical psychologist and, since 1987, has worked as a writer, journalist and television documentary producer and presenter. His books include Juvenile Violence in a Winner-Loser Culture, the bestselling They F*** You Up and Britain on the Couch, which was also a successful documentary series for Channel 4. He is a trustee of two childrens charities- the National Family and Parenting Institute and Homestart. Review Oliver James is excellent at showing why social scientists think that the surge in material affluence can produce the opposite of happiness. -- Avner Offer, Professor of Economic History, University of OxfordShould be mandatory reading for everyone -- Will SelfNever before have I read a book that so precisely captures the way we are all being emotionally snookered by the demands of 21st-century living... read this book -- Jeremy VineA wonderfully clear and cogent thesis * Guardian *An absorbing and effective wake-up call * London Lite * Promotional The paperback of the Sunday Times bestseller- Oliver James tours the minds of the middle classes, in search of an anwer to the question- is it possible to be successful and stay sane. Review Text Oliver James is excellent at showing why social scientists think that the surge in material affluence can produce the opposite of happiness. Review Quote "Should be mandatory reading for everyone." --Will Self Promotional "Headline" The paperback of the Sunday Times bestseller- Oliver James tours the minds of the middle classes, in search of an anwer to the question- is it possible to be successful and stay sane. Details ISBN0091900115 Author Oliver James Pages 592 Year 2007 ISBN-10 0091900115 ISBN-13 9780091900113 Format Paperback Imprint Vermilion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 158.1 Media Book Language English Publisher Ebury Publishing Publication Date 2007-12-27 UK Release Date 2007-12-27 AU Release Date 2007-12-27 NZ Release Date 2007-12-27 Alternative 9781446490983 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14356254;

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