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Shiny Objects—Why We Spend Money We Don’t Have in Search of Happiness We Can’t Buy

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.

  • 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
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 08/14/2012 | Link to this post on IFP |
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