In the wake of the 2008-2009 economic recession, this revealing work offers a psychological explanation of how we as a nation grapple with self-control and how we can develop a new and healthier generation.
J.R. Slosar is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Irvine, CA, and an adjunct assistant professor at Chapman University, Orange, CA. Read more here: www.cultureofexcess.com.
When The Culture of Excess was first offered to me to review, my
first thought was am I the right person for this book? It only took
me a few minutes and pages to realize that I would be fine for this
book because I found the book was so much more than what I had
expected. Dr. J. R. Slosar for me, most importantly, wrote this
book in a way that made it easy to follow and understand. His goal
seemed, in some ways, not far off from what I had been trying to do
in a classroom as a teacher for the last few years prior to my
retirement, and that was to get those young people to understand
that their self-indulgence was very harmful to them as well as
society as a whole. . . . The Culture of Excess is a thought
provoking must-read for those who want a better life and society
for themselves and their children and want to be part of a 'We'
Society at last!
*Bookinwithbingo.blogspot.com*
This book, written by a clinical psychologist offers a different
perspective, which makes it stand out in this now-crowded genre of
literature. Slosar provides an interesting examination of the
psychological and social influences that affect us as a culture,
setting up circumstances that made our clamor for money outpace our
collective common sense. The prose is thoughtful, but not
necessarily sanguine that we might not make the same mistakes again
if given a chance.
*Reference & Research Book News*
Meticulously researched…written in a marvelously readable, breezy
style…I heartily recommend this excellent book, and would recommend
it for chapter 5 along, but it's all a really great read!
*Health Matters*
Recommended.
*Choice*
Dr. Slosar gives us the perspective of the discipline of
psychology, both as applied to individuals and as applied to our
culture…Dr. Slosar shows us why addressing our cultural narcissism
must be an integral part of achieving health care justice for
all.
*Physicians for a National Health Program*
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