American Mania: When More is Not Enough

摘要: Despite an astonishing appetite for life, more and Americans are feeling overworked dissatisfied. In the world's most affluent nation, epidemic rates of stress, anxiety, depression, obesity, time urgency now grudgingly accepted as part everyday existence they signal American Dream gone awry. Peter C. Whybrow, director Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA, grounds extraordinary achievements excessive consumption nation in understanding biology brain's reward system offering first a comprehensive physical explanation addictive mania consumerism. Mania presents clear novel vantage point from which to understand pressing social issues our time, while informed approach refocusing pursuit happiness. Drawing upon rich scientific case studies colorful portraits, "this fascinating important book will change way you think about life" (Karen Olson, Utne Reader).