Eminent pollster Zogby offers this illuminating, fact-filled look at the changing nature of the American Dream and how this is influencing everything--from the politicians people vote for to the goods and services they buy.--From publisher description.

Includes index.

The art, science, and power of the poll -- The new American consensus : moving beyond the values divide -- Dematerializing the paradigm : leaner, smaller, more personal, and personalized -- Global, networked, and inclusive : a youth movement that is reshaping all of society -- The new American Dream : who I am, not what I own -- One true thing : searching for authenticity in a make-believe world -- The way we'll be.