Storr, Will
Selfie: How the West BecameSelf-Obsessed
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447283669
- author:
- Storr, Will
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 2.6 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Psychology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The perfect self we're told to strive for is an unattainable ideal. We see it in shop windows, newspapers, television, and social media, bombarding us with images of beauty, success, and perfection. This relentless pressure can have devastating consequences. Will Storr explores the origins of this concept, tracing its evolution from Ancient Greece to modern-day America. He delves into the history of individualism, self-esteem, and narcissism, revealing how these ideas have shaped our culture and society. By examining the development of the Western self, "Selfie" offers a unique perspective on the person we all know intimately - ourselves. Through this journey, Storr sheds light on the darker side of our self-obsession, one that can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. With insight and clarity, he asks whether it's possible to break free from the spell of this perfect self and find a more authentic way of being.
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