Consuming Desires
Roger Rosenblatt
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Consuming Desires
Published
December 1, 2005
Publisher
Island Press
Pages
238
ISBN-13
9781597260893
ISBN-10
1597260894
Description
Consider this paradox: Ecologists estimate that it would take three planets Earth to provide an American standard of living to the entire world. Yet it is that standard of living to which the whole world aspires. In Consuming Desires, Roger Rosenblatt brings together a collection of writers to shed light on that disturbing paradox. The book presents a rich and varied dialogue on the underlying roots of consumer culture and its pervasive impact on ourselves and the world around us.
Subjects
The Psychology of Money
Goodbye, things
Predictably Irrational
Utopia for Realists
The Power of Productivity
A treatise on political economy, or, the production, distribution, and consumption of wealth
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Consuming Desires?
This edition of Consuming Desires has approximately 238 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Consuming Desires?
For most readers, Consuming Desires typically takes between 4h 58m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Consuming Desires?
The estimated word count for Consuming Desires is approximately 59,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Consuming Desires?
Consuming Desires was written by Roger Rosenblatt.
When was Consuming Desires published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 1, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.