Stand firm : resisting the self-improvement craze
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Published
Malden, MA, USA : Polity, 2017.
Physical Desc
vii, 138 pages ; 22 cm
Status
Ashland Library
158.1 BRI
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158.1 BRI
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Published
Malden, MA, USA : Polity, 2017.
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
General Note
First published in Danish as St? fast : et opgør med tidens udviklingstvang, Gyldendal, 2014.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-138).
Description
"The pace of modern life is accelerating. To keep up, we must keep on moving and adapting - constantly striving for greater happiness and success. Or so we are told. But the demands of life in the fast lane come at a price: stress, fatigue and depression are at an all-time high while our social interactions have become increasingly self-serving and opportunistic. How can we resist today's obsession with introspection and self-improvement? In this witty and bestselling book, Danish philosopher and psychologist Svend Brinkmann argues that we must not be afraid to reject the self-help mantra and "stand firm". The secret to a happier life lies not in finding your inner-self but in coming to terms with yourself in order to co-exist peacefully with others. By encouraging us to stand firm and get a foothold in life, this insightful anti-self-help guide offers a sobering and realistic alternative to life-coaching, positive thinking and the need always to say ?yes!?"--,Provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Brinkman, S. (2017). Stand firm: resisting the self-improvement craze . Polity.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brinkman, Svend. 2017. Stand Firm: Resisting the Self-improvement Craze. Polity.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brinkman, Svend. Stand Firm: Resisting the Self-improvement Craze Polity, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Brinkman, Svend. Stand Firm: Resisting the Self-improvement Craze Polity, 2017.
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