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The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less - Hardcover By Schwartz, Barry - GOOD
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- ISBN
- 0060005688
- Book Title
- Paradox of Choice : Why more Is Less
- Item Length
- 8.2in
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1in
- Genre
- Education, Psychology, Social Science, Philosophy
- Topic
- Decision-Making & Problem Solving, General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social Psychology
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 13.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions -- both big and small -- have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression.In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice -- the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish -- becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice -- from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs -- has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse.By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counter intuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on those that are important and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.
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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0060005688
ISBN-13
9780060005689
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5972796
Product Key Features
Book Title
Paradox of Choice : Why more Is Less
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Decision-Making & Problem Solving, General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social Psychology
Publication Year
2004
Genre
Education, Psychology, Social Science, Philosophy
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
13.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Bf611.S38 2004
Reviews
Brilliant.... The case Schwartz makes... is compelling, the implications disturbing.... An insightful book., "Brilliant.... The case Schwartz makes... is compelling, the implications disturbing.... An insightful book." -- Christian Science Monitor "An insightful study that winningly argues its subtitle." -- Philadelphia Inquirer "Schwartz lays out a convincing argument.... [He] is a crisp, engaging writer with an excellent sense of pace." -- Austin American-Statesman "Schwartz offers helpful suggestions of how we can manage our world of overwhelming choices." -- St. Petersburg Times "Wonderfully readable." -- Washington Post "Schwartz has plenty of insightful things to say about the perils of everyday life." -- Booklist "With its clever analysis, buttressed by sage New Yorker cartoons, The Paradox of Choice is persuasive." -- BusinessWeek, Schwartz lays out a convincing argument.... [He] is a crisp, engaging writer with an excellent sense of pace., With its clever analysis, buttressed by sage New Yorker cartoons, The Paradox of Choice is persuasive.
Copyright Date
2004
Lccn
2003-053138
Dewey Decimal
153.8/3
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
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