The Paradox Of Choice: Why More Is Less - Brossura

Schwartz, Barry

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ISBN 10: 0060005696 ISBN 13: 9780060005696

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2005

Riassunto

The author of The Battle for Human Nature explains why too much choice has led to the ever increasing complexity of everyday decisions, why too much of a good thing has become detrimental to human psychological and emotional well-being, and how to focus our lives on making the right choices. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“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)

L'autore:

Barry Schwartz is the Dorwin Cartwright Professor of Social Theory and Social Action at Swarthmore College. He is the author of several books, including Practical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right Thing, with Kenneth Sharpe, and Why We Work. His articles have appeared in many of the leading journals in his field, including American Psychologist.

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• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060005696
• ISBN 13: 9780060005696
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 265