Abstract
This is a book review of “Shiny Objects—Why We Spend Money We Don’t Have in Search of Happiness We Can’t Buy” by James A.
Roberts, published by Harper-Collins, New York, 2011. This book addresses issues of materialism and focuses on the history
of America by discussing the American dream as being a belief in the freedom that allows citizens to pursue their goals through
hard work and freedom of choice in relation to the search for happiness.
Roberts, published by Harper-Collins, New York, 2011. This book addresses issues of materialism and focuses on the history
of America by discussing the American dream as being a belief in the freedom that allows citizens to pursue their goals through
hard work and freedom of choice in relation to the search for happiness.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-3
- DOI 10.1007/s11482-012-9182-x
- Authors
- Stefan Kruger, North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, North West Province, South Africa
- Journal Applied Research in Quality of Life
- Online ISSN 1871-2576
- Print ISSN 1871-2584