Status Anxiety
Alain de Botton
A deep dive into the insatiable quest for status and the anxiety it creates, this book by Alain de Botton provides a masterful analysis of our civilization and its discontents. Covering Western history and thought, from St. Augustine to Anthony Robbins, de Botton offers insightful commentary on class-consciousness, consumer capitalism, and more. With a touch of humor and practical advice, this book is both entertaining and helpful for anyone seeking to understand the pitfalls of our status-driven world.
Publish Date
2005-05-10T00:00:00.000Z
2005-05-10T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2004
Goodreads Rating
3.9
ISBN
9780375725357
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2020-01-27T21:30:16.000Z
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@mosseri Check out "Status Anxiety" by Alain De Botton. My first Kindle book - it's incredible! – source