The Pursuit of Loneliness: America's Discontent and the Search for a New Democratic Ideal, Paperback

In a classic indictment of American individualism and isolationism, Philip Slater analyzes the great ills of modern society-violence, competitiveness, inequality, and the national 'addiction' to technology.

Philip Slater lives in Santa Cruz, California.
Todd Gitlin is professor of sociology at the University of California/Berkeley.