In the bestselling book "Affluenza," world-renowned psychologist Oliver James introduces us to a modern virus affecting the English-speaking world. He meets individuals suffering from it and proves how their consumerist and envious tendencies make them twice as likely to experience depression, anxiety, and addictions compared to people from other developed countries. Now, "The Selfish Capitalist" provides more detailed evidence for the claims made in "Affluenza." It delves deeper into the roots of the virus and outlines the political, economic, and social climate in which it has developed. James points out that, since the 1970s, the rich have become much richer, while the average person's salary has not increased at all. A call to the government to reduce levels of distress by adopting a form of genuine capitalism, this fierce and provocative work tells us why our personal well-being should take precedence over the wealth of a small minority if we are to cure ourselves of this disease.

Pages: 304, Dimensions: 12.6x12.6cm