"The impulse society confronts a world where business shamelessly seeks the fastest reward, regardless of long-term social costs; where political leaders choose short-term fixes over broad, sustainable social progress; where individuals are exploited by a consumer market-place that targets our private cravings but ignores our spiritual well-being and the larger needs of our families and communities. How did we get here? Drawing on the latest research in economics, psychology, political philosophy, and business management, Paul Roberts shows how a potent combination of rapidly advancing technologies, corrupted ideologies, and bottom-line business ethics has pushed us toward a virtual merging of the market and the self. And yet, The impulse society finds hopeful signs for reclaiming balaance-not least, a revolt among everyday Americans against these quick-fix values. Inspired by their example, Roberts outlines a way back to a world of real and lasting good" --
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