menu
{ "item_title" : "Spent", "item_author" : [" Geoffrey Miller "], "item_description" : "A leading evolutionary psychologist probes the unconscious instincts behind American consumer culture Illuminating the hidden reasons for why we buy what we do, Spent applies evolutionary psychology to the sensual wonderland of marketing and perceived status that is American consumer culture. Geoffrey Miller starts with the theory that we purchase things to advertise ourselves to others, and then examines other factors that dictate what we spend money on. With humor and insight, Miller analyzes an array of product choices and deciphers what our decisions say about ourselves, giving us access to a new way of understanding-and improving-our behaviors to become happier consumers.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/0/14/311/723/0143117238_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "27.00", "online_price" : "27.00", "our_price" : "27.00", "club_price" : "27.00", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }
Spent|Geoffrey Miller

Spent : Sex, Evolution, and Consumer Behavior

local_shippingShip to Me
In Stock.
FREE Shipping for Club Members help

Overview

A leading evolutionary psychologist probes the unconscious instincts behind American consumer culture Illuminating the hidden reasons for why we buy what we do, Spent applies evolutionary psychology to the sensual wonderland of marketing and perceived status that is American consumer culture. Geoffrey Miller starts with the theory that we purchase things to advertise ourselves to others, and then examines other factors that dictate what we spend money on. With humor and insight, Miller analyzes an array of product choices and deciphers what our decisions say about ourselves, giving us access to a new way of understanding-and improving-our behaviors to become happier consumers.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780143117230
  • ISBN-10: 0143117238
  • Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
  • Publish Date: May 2010
  • Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.52 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
  • Page Count: 384
  • Reading Level: Ages 18-UP

Related Categories

You May Also Like...

    1

BAM Customer Reviews