The progress paradox : how life gets better while people feel worse - Easterbrook, Gregg (New York : Random House, 2003)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [319]-355) and index.
Keywords: Progress; Quality of life; Discontent; Pessimism