Barry Schwartz
The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, Revised Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062449924
- author:
- Barry Schwartz
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ecco Revised edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 1.7 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Business, Finance & Law, Management, Management Skills, Barry Schwartz,The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, Revised Edition,Ecco,0062449923,Popular Psychology,Psychology,Choice (Psychology),Decision making,Society, Politics & Philosophy,Anthropol
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less In today's world, we're constantly faced with an overwhelming abundance of choices. From buying a pair of jeans to selecting a long-distance carrier, everyday decisions have become increasingly complex. Barry Schwartz explores how this explosion of choice can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. Schwartz argues that while choice is often seen as a hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination, it can also become detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. He shows how our obsession with choice can encourage us to seek options that ultimately make us feel worse. With accessible and engaging prose, Schwartz reveals the paradox at the heart of our modern world.