A Nation of Salesmen: The Tyranny of the Market and the Subversion of Culture

Ever since the snake tempted Eve with the apple in the Garden of Eden, selling has been an integral part of our culture. In this groundbreaking work on the nature and meaning of the sale, Earl Shorris skillfully blends philosophy, politics, psychology, economics and piercing observation to demonstrate how, from Bill Clinton to your local doctor, we are truly a nation of salesmen.