The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less
by Barry Schwartz
The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 21K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 265 pages.
About The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less
In the spirit of Alvin Tofflers' Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. 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 401K, everyday decisions have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains why too much of a good thing has proven detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz explains how a culture that thrives on the availability of constantly evolving options can also foster profound dissatisfaction and self-blame in individuals, which can lead to a paralysis in decision making and, in some cases, depression. With the latest studies on how we make choices in our personal and professional lives, Schwartz offers practical advice on how to focus on the right choices, and how to derive greater satisfaction from choices that we do make.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Barry Schwartz |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 265 |
| Genres | Psychology, Non-Fiction, Business, Self-Help, Science |
| Average Rating | 3.84 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,990 |
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The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less is categorized as Psychology, Non-Fiction, Business, Self-Help. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
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Based on 21K reader ratings, The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
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The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less has 265 pages.
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The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less was written by Barry Schwartz. It was first published in 2004.
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The ISBN-13 for The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less is 9780060005700.0.
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