ISBN: 9780812925920 - The Good Life and Its Discontents: The American Dream in the Age of Entitlement 1945-1995 (47 results)

Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Hardback. Condition: Good. A New York Times Business Book Bestseller Shrewd and optimistic. . . . The Good Life and Its Discontents] combines first-rate analysis with persuasive historical, political and sociological insights. --The New Republic Today Americans are wealthier, healthier, and live longer than at any previous time in our history. As a society, we have never had it so good. Yet, paradoxically, many of us have never felt so bad. For, as Robert J. Samuelson observes in this visionary book, our country suffers from a national sense of entitlement--a feeling that someone, whether Big Business or Big Government, should guarantee us secure jobs, rising living standards, social harmony, and personal fulfillment. In The Good Life and Its Discontents, Samuelson, a national columnist for Newsweek and the Washington Post, links our rising expectations with our belief in a post-Cold War vision of an American utopia. Using history, economics, and psychology, he exposes the hubris of economists and corporate managers and indicts a government that promises too much to too many constituencies. Like David Reisman's The Lonely Crowd and John Kenneth Galbraith's The Affluent Society, the result is a book that defines its time--and that is sure to shape the national debate for years to come. A smart, balanced epitaph for an era--with a few clues for what's ahead. --Business Week Lucid and] nonsectarian . . . Samuelson traces how the reasonable demand for progress has given way to the excessive demand for perfection. --The New York Times.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A New York Times Business Book Bestseller Shrewd and optimistic. . . . The Good Life and Its Discontents] combines first-rate analysis with persuasive historical, political and sociological insights. --The New Republic Today Americans are wealthier, healthier, and live longer than at any previous time in our history. As a society, we have never had it so good. Yet, paradoxically, many of us have never felt so bad. For, as Robert J. Samuelson observes in this visionary book, our country suffers from a national sense of entitlement--a feeling that someone, whether Big Business or Big Government, should guarantee us secure jobs, rising living standards, social harmony, and personal fulfillment. In The Good Life and Its Discontents, Samuelson, a national columnist for Newsweek and the Washington Post, links our rising expectations with our belief in a post-Cold War vision of an American utopia. Using history, economics, and psychology, he exposes the hubris of economists and corporate managers and indicts a government that promises too much to too many constituencies. Like David Reisman's The Lonely Crowd and John Kenneth Galbraith's The Affluent Society, the result is a book that defines its time--and that is sure to shape the national debate for years to come. A smart, balanced epitaph for an era--with a few clues for what's ahead. --Business Week Lucid and] nonsectarian . . . Samuelson traces how the reasonable demand for progress has given way to the excessive demand for perfection. --The New York Times.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: first ] Publisher: Crown Pub Date: 12/26/1995 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 293 first edition.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A New York Times Business Book Bestseller Shrewd and optimistic. . . . The Good Life and Its Discontents] combines first-rate analysis with persuasive historical, political and sociological insights. --The New Republic Today Americans are wealthier, healthier, and live longer than at any previous time in our history. As a society, we have never had it so good. Yet, paradoxically, many of us have never felt so bad. For, as Robert J. Samuelson observes in this visionary book, our country suffers from a national sense of entitlement--a feeling that someone, whether Big Business or Big Government, should guarantee us secure jobs, rising living standards, social harmony, and personal fulfillment. In The Good Life and Its Discontents, Samuelson, a national columnist for Newsweek and the Washington Post, links our rising expectations with our belief in a post-Cold War vision of an American utopia. Using history, economics, and psychology, he exposes the hubris of economists and corporate managers and indicts a government that promises too much to too many constituencies. Like David Reisman's The Lonely Crowd and John Kenneth Galbraith's The Affluent Society, the result is a book that defines its time--and that is sure to shape the national debate for years to come. A smart, balanced epitaph for an era--with a few clues for what's ahead. --Business Week Lucid and] nonsectarian . . . Samuelson traces how the reasonable demand for progress has given way to the excessive demand for perfection. --The New York Times.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. A New York Times Business Book Bestseller Shrewd and optimistic. . . . The Good Life and Its Discontents] combines first-rate analysis with persuasive historical, political and sociological insights. --The New Republic Today Americans are wealthier, healthier, and live longer than at any previous time in our history. As a society, we have never had it so good. Yet, paradoxically, many of us have never felt so bad. For, as Robert J. Samuelson observes in this visionary book, our country suffers from a national sense of entitlement--a feeling that someone, whether Big Business or Big Government, should guarantee us secure jobs, rising living standards, social harmony, and personal fulfillment. In The Good Life and Its Discontents, Samuelson, a national columnist for Newsweek and the Washington Post, links our rising expectations with our belief in a post-Cold War vision of an American utopia. Using history, economics, and psychology, he exposes the hubris of economists and corporate managers and indicts a government that promises too much to too many constituencies. Like David Reisman's The Lonely Crowd and John Kenneth Galbraith's The Affluent Society, the result is a book that defines its time--and that is sure to shape the national debate for years to come. A smart, balanced epitaph for an era--with a few clues for what's ahead. --Business Week Lucid and] nonsectarian . . . Samuelson traces how the reasonable demand for progress has given way to the excessive demand for perfection. --The New York Times.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition. Both dust jacket and book itself are in VERY GOOD condition. DJ has not been price clipped. (PM) "S"amuelson.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Support Small Business by buying this book! First edition, binding tight and square, no writing or markings in text, except for previous owners name and mark on inside of front cover, otherwise appears unread. Dust jacket in very good condition.…

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. 2nd printing.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. 9.30 X 6.10 X 1.10 inches; 293 pages fmc2%262D.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Jacket and boards have only light wear. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. Prior owner name on fep. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Libris.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Examines why Americans are overcome by self-doubt, confusion, and discontentment, arguing that we have become disillusioned by our success and by unrealistic expectations Former library book. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Examines why Americans are overcome by self-doubt, confusion, and discontentment, arguing that we have become disillusioned by our success and by unrealistic expectations Former library book. Solid binding. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Stated First Edition. Condition very good with very good DJ in mylar protective cover, ex-library with usual markings, otherwise very clean and tight.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition. (22)293pp. Notes & index. Number code begins with "2" as is the custom of Random House.

Hb. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. 1st. Hb. VG/VG. 1st. ISBN:0812925920. 293pp. Extremities lightly rubbed; boards slightly bowed. Dj extremities lightly rubbed & scratched; Dj clipped. Notes & index.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, Later Printing. Published by Crown, 1995. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair.

Quarter-cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Intact Dustjacket. 293pp. The story of post WW II American prosperity. Very Good+ Size: 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Second Printing. Price Clipped, rubbing of the DJ with some chipping at the corners and spine ends.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. F. VG/VG- 1st Hb 293pp. Spots on fore-edge; remainder stripe bottom edge. Corners Dj rubbed & chipped. Stain front Dj. Notes & index.