Haidt, Jonathan

The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure

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ISBN 13:
9780141986302
author:
Haidt, Jonathan
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Nonfiction, Education, Higher,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£10.70

Description

The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation for Failure A growing concern on many college campuses is the stifling of open discussion and the rise of anxiety, depression, and suicide. Experts Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt explore the origins of this phenomenon and how it is rooted in three flawed ideas that have become ingrained in American childhood and education. These ideas, which prioritize emotional safety over intellectual freedom, are undermining young people's social, emotional, and intellectual development. Lukianoff and Haidt examine the social trends that have contributed to the spread of these untruths, including changes in childhood and the rise of social media. They also situate the conflicts on campus within the context of America's rapidly rising political polarization and dysfunction. By understanding the root causes of these problems, readers can begin to address them and promote a healthier and more constructive approach to education and personal development. This book offers a thought-provoking analysis of the issues facing American universities and the impact on young people's lives.

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