Everybody Sells Nobody Buys

Pasquale De Marco

Summary

In a world saturated with salesmanship, it's time to take a critical look at the persuasive techniques that shape our culture, our politics, and our economy.

From the moment we're born, we're bombarded with messages trying to convince us to buy something. Whether it's a new car, a new pair of shoes, or a new political candidate, we're constantly being sold to.

But what are the consequences of this relentless salesmanship? How does it impact our individual lives and our society as a whole?

In this groundbreaking book, we'll explore the pervasive role of sales in our society. We'll examine how salesmanship has shaped our culture, our politics, and our economy. We'll also consider the ethical implications of salesmanship and the impact it has on our individual lives.

We'll take a journey through the history of salesmanship, from the rise of mass production in the Industrial Revolution to the emergence of advertising and marketing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We'll examine the techniques that salespeople use to persuade us to buy their products and services, and we'll consider the psychological and emotional impact of these techniques.

We'll also look at the dark side of salesmanship, from the fraudulent practices of unscrupulous salespeople to the devastating impact of consumerism on our environment.

This book is a wake-up call to a nation of salesmen. It's time to wake up to the consequences of salesmanship and to take a critical look at the role it plays in our lives. It's time to question the constant barrage of advertising messages and to make more conscious choices about what we buy and why we buy it.

It's time to take back control of our lives from the salesmen.

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Available since: 06/02/2025.

Print length: 168 pages.

Humanities & Social Sciences

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