Bibliograph

The progress paradox, how life gets better while people feel worse, Gregg Easterbrook

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The progress paradox, how life gets better while people feel worse, Gregg Easterbrook

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [319]-355) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The progress paradox

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

51985060

Responsibility statement

Gregg Easterbrook

Sub title

how life gets better while people feel worse

Summary

Explores the question of societal progress to explain why, despite strong evidence that the quality of life has improved dramatically, many people refuse to believe it

Table Of Contents

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

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