Rediscovering Values : A Guide for Economic and Moral Recovery

The current economic crisis is an opportunity for us to re-evaluate our priorities and values. ( )

A sobering yet necessary book describing the moral condition of the American-- and really, the global-- economy.

Wallis sets forth the processes by which "the Market" all but took over the world and thinking of many people and how we have become so consumption-oriented and consumption-focused. He identifies the difficulties that got us into this mess-- unrestrained capitalism, hyper-selfishness, and greed-- and demonstrates the disparities and challenges that have come as a result.

The book is an exhortation to take the opportunity provided by this economic crisis to re-establish principles of social justice-- ethical capitalism, concern not just for oneself but also the welfare of one's neighbor, work that has meaning, re-establishing community, and so on and so forth.

If you have recognized how our society has become morally bankrupt in so many ways because of market ideology and over-consumption, you will find great value in this book. If you have not yet recognized these things, this book may assist you in understanding them. ( )