Charity warns of dangers of affluent society ; CONSUMERISM

From: The Independent on Sunday (London, England) | Date: July 22, 2007 | Copyright information

Avarice, greed, alienation and violence are among the chief evils faced by modern society, according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). Announcing an 18-month project to define the biggest concerns and threats now facing the country, the ...

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