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The Paradox of Choice

Paperback • 2016 • English

The Paradox of Choice

By Barry Schwartz

2 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

In the spirit of Alvin Toffler's Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. This paperback includes a new preface from the author. 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 whic...Show more

Social and ethical issues
Violence and abuse in society
Health, illness and addiction: social aspects

Book details

ISBN

9780062449924

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Published year

2016

Language

English

Original title

The Paradox of Choice

Format

Paperback

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