American Mania When More is Not Enough
American Mania When More is Not Enough by Peter C. Whybrow, published by W. W. Norton & Company in 2005, explores the paradox of affluence in America. This first edition, comprising 338 pages, delves into the increasing feelings of dissatisfaction and stress among Americans despite their material wealth. Whybrow, who directs the Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA, examines how the brain’s reward system contributes to the nation’s consumer-driven culture, presenting a physical explanation for the widespread issues of anxiety, depression, and obesity.
Readers will find a comprehensive analysis of the societal implications of excessive consumption and the quest for happiness in contemporary life. The book addresses significant topics such as economics, psychology, and personal growth, offering insights into the challenges faced by individuals in a fast-paced society. By grounding these discussions in biological understanding, American Mania provides a unique perspective on how to navigate the complexities of modern existence and re-evaluate our definitions of fulfillment.
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Despite an astonishing appetite for life, more and more Americans are feeling overworked and dissatisfied. In the world’s most affluent nation, epidemic rates of stress, anxiety, depression, obesity, and time urgency are now grudgingly accepted as part of everyday existence–they signal the American Dream gone awry. Peter C. Whybrow, director of the Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA, grounds the extraordinary achievements and excessive consumption of the American nation in an understanding of the biology of the brain’s reward system–offering for the first time a comprehensive and physical explanation for the addictive mania of consumerism. American Mania presents a clear and novel vantage point from which to understand the most pressing social issues of our time, while offering an informed approach to refocusing our pursuit of happiness.
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