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OverviewDrawing together developments in religion, philosophy, art, technology, fashion, and finance, Mark C. Taylor presents an original and rich account of a great paradox of our times: how the very forces and technologies that were supposed to free us by saving time and labor now trap us in a race we can never win. The faster we go, the less time we have, and the more we try to catch up, the farther behind we fall. Connecting our speed-obsession with today's global capitalism, Taylor composes a grand narrative showing how commitments to economic growth and extreme competition, combined with accelerating technological innovation, have brought us close to disaster. Psychologically, environmentally, economically, and culturally, speed is taking a profound toll on our lives. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark C Taylor , Mel FosterPublisher: Tantor Audio Imprint: Tantor Audio ISBN: 9798200023325Publication Date: 06 January 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"Taylor's observant thought process inspires and promotes the kind of dramatic cultural change necessary to unplug and reflect.-- ""Kirkus"" ""Taylor's observant thought process inspires and promotes the kind of dramatic cultural change necessary to unplug and reflect."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""With panache and flashes of brilliance, Taylor provides plenty of provocative, learned ideas."" -- ""Publishers Weekly""" Author InformationMark C. Taylor is a professor in and chair of the Department of Religion at Columbia University. A leading philosopher and cultural critic, he is the author of thirty books and a regular contributor to the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg News, and other publications. Mark lives in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and New York City. Mel Foster has narrated over 150 audiobooks and has won several awards. Twice an Audie finalist for 1864: Lincoln at the Gates of History by Charles Bracelen Flood and Finding God in Unexpected Places by Philip Yancey, he won for the latter title. He has also won two AudioFile Earphones Awards. Best known for mysteries, Mel has also narrated classic authors such as Thoreau, Nabokov, and Whitman. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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