Hooked on Greed, Desire, and the Urge to Consume

In terms of psychology, many social thinkers and ethicists have demonstrated convincingly how "the drive to consume" in modern America has displaced the psychic space once filled by religion, family, and community.

For details see Hooked! Buddhist Writings on Greed, Desire, and the Urge to Consume, Edited by Stephanie Kaza