Ritalin Nation

Drawing on the latest findings from developmental, psychobiological, and social scientific research. DeGrandpre seeks to solve the problem of ADD by "solving" its history. DeGrandpre attributes the disturbing prevalence of inattention and hyperactivity in children to the larger psychological consequences of living in rapid-fire culture - an experience that transforms the very fabric of human consciousness, altering our perceptual expectations, our experience of time, our attention span, and our ability to defer gratification. Ritalin Nation challenges us to consider the shortsightedness of mere biological explanations of sensory addictions, including those defined as ADD, and offers practical guidelines for charting a more hopeful future in environments that deliberately "make time for time's sake," cultivate a less hurried existence, and promote a saner, safer community for our children.