The progress paradox : how life gets better while people feel worse /
Easterbrook, Gregg.
The progress paradox : how life gets better while people feel worse / Gregg Easterbrook. - 1st ed. - New York : Random House, 2003. - xx, 376 p. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [319]-355) and index.
The great story of our era : average people better off -- Practically everything getting better -- Why the good news scares people -- Portable carpeted dog steps -- More of everything except happiness -- Stress, it's nature's plan -- How to gain your mind -- Selfish reasons to become a better person -- Beyond credit cards and SUVs -- Changing our world -- Changing their world -- It's never too late.
0679463038
2003046611
Progress.
Quality of life.
Discontent.
Pessimism.
HM 891 / .E27 2003
The progress paradox : how life gets better while people feel worse / Gregg Easterbrook. - 1st ed. - New York : Random House, 2003. - xx, 376 p. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [319]-355) and index.
The great story of our era : average people better off -- Practically everything getting better -- Why the good news scares people -- Portable carpeted dog steps -- More of everything except happiness -- Stress, it's nature's plan -- How to gain your mind -- Selfish reasons to become a better person -- Beyond credit cards and SUVs -- Changing our world -- Changing their world -- It's never too late.
0679463038
2003046611
Progress.
Quality of life.
Discontent.
Pessimism.
HM 891 / .E27 2003