The Poverty Of Affluence

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A Psychological Portrait of the American Way of Life

By Paul Wachtel

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In The Poverty Of Affluence, Paul Wachtel explores the paradox of increased wealth and material comfort in modern society, juxtaposing it with an enduring sense of dissatisfaction and unhappiness. The book delves into psychological and philosophical perspectives, analysing why more possessions and economic growth do not equate to greater happiness. Wachtel argues for a shift in consciousness to seek fulfilment beyond material abundance.
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This book might appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the paradoxes of modern society, where material wealth often fails to lead to personal fulfilment. It offers a thought-provoking examination of how affluence can create psychological challenges, highlighting ways in which the pursuit of material success might distance us from true happiness and wellbeing.

The Poverty Of Affluence

An excellent profile of middle-class psychology in America, its habits, expectations and frustrations.

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In his 1983 classic The Poverty of Affluence, Paul Wachtel examines the psychological underpinnings of our insatiable desire for growth and endless quest for 'more'—whether in jobs, relationships or any other sphere of life. He suggests that our commitment to consumption is, in fact, an increasingly desperate attempt to replace the sense of community that our very growth has torn apart.

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ISBN: 9781632460219

Publisher: Ig Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Ig Publishing

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 250

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Education & Reference Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Non-Fiction Paul Wachtel Philosophy & Psychology

About the Author

Paul L. Wachtel, PhD, is CUNY Distinguished Professor in the doctoral program in clinical psychology at City College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Yale University and is a graduate of the postdoctoral program in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy at New York University, where he is also a faculty member. Dr. Wachtel has lectured and given workshops throughout the world on psychotherapy, personality theory, and the applications of psychological theory and research to the major social issues of our time. He has been a leading voice for integrative thinking in the human sciences and was a co-founder of the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration. Dr. Wachtel is a recipient of the Hans H. Strupp Memorial Award for psychoanalytic writing, teaching, and research; the Distinguished Psychologist Award from Division 29 (Psychotherapy) of the American Psychological Association (APA); and the Scholarship and Research Award from Division 39 (Psychoanalysis) of APA.