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ISBN: 9780060005696

Book Title: Paradox of Choice : Why more Is Less

Item Length: 8in

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Year: 2005

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Item Height: 0.7in

Author: Barry Schwartz

Genre: Education, Psychology

Topic: Decision-Making & Problem Solving, General

Item Width: 6.2in

Item Weight: 8.3 Oz

Number of Pages: 304 Pages

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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 P.S. section with author interviews, insights, features, suggested readings, and more.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 which we are presented.We assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression.In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice--the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish--becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice--from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs--has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse.By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counterintuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on the important ones and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make."

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HarperCollins

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0060005696

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9780060005696

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Book Title

Paradox of Choice : Why more Is Less

Author

Barry Schwartz

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Trade Paperback

Language

English

Topic

Decision-Making & Problem Solving, General

Publication Year

2005

Genre

Education, Psychology

Number of Pages

304 Pages

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Item Length

8in

Item Height

0.7in

Item Width

6.2in

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8.3 Oz

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Bf611.S38 2005

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Brilliant.... The case Schwartz makes... is compelling, the implications disturbing.... An insightful book., Schwartz lays out a convincing argument.... [He] is a crisp, engaging writer with an excellent sense of pace., With its clever analysis, buttressed by sage New Yorker cartoons, The Paradox of Choice is persuasive.

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2003-053138

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by edG0wvyRQlq@Deleted
Jan 26, 2007
Escape the nightmare of too much choice!
Written in a likable, clear, effective manner, The Paradox of Choice was one of the few books I've read that've actually made a difference in my daily life. In an amusing and accessible way, Schwartz reveals how the choices available to us are magnitudes greater than at any time in human history, why that can be a bad thing, and what we can do about it. As a "maximizer" (his term), I found the solutions in the book to be just what the doctor ordered. I've started focusing on limiting choices voluntarily, and being satisfied with "good enough." Just doing those two has helped immeasurably. I no longer sweat about whether or not I found the best product at the best price. It doesn't matter ultimately--as his book pointed out. My peace of mind is far more valuable. Buy this ... Written in a likable, clear, effective manner, The Paradox of Choice was one of the few books I've read that've actually made a difference in my daily life. In an amusing and accessible way, Schwartz reveals how the choices available to us are magnitudes greater than at any time in human history, why that can be a bad thing, and what we can do about it. As a "maximizer" (his term), I found the solutions in the book to be just what the doctor ordered. I've started focusing on limiting choices voluntarily, and being satisfied with "good enough." Just doing those two has helped immeasurably. I no longer sweat about whether or not I found the best product at the best price. It doesn't matter ultimately--as his book pointed out. My peace of mind is far more valuable. Buy this book--especially if you're someone who debates the pros and cons of decisions endlessly, rarely satisfied, always on the lookout for something better--and enjoy!
by V4SkQ5H4SIi@Deleted
Nov 08, 2008
Stop oppressing me with your wonderful choices.
This book is terrible. Schwarz makes an argument in which his premises are predicated on pure and unbridled assumption. Beyond this, his argument is an object lesson in contradiction. For example, one of his suggestions for dealing with to many choices is to choose before choosing. It sounds fancy but takes one back to the place they started. The fact that this book exists as a something for people to choose to buy makes that very existence a contradiction. However, I am certain that this is a book many will love and say that changed their life. Why? Because humans thrive off being contradictions. So for anyone who loves suburbia, top forty music, and summer blockbusters, read this. You will think it is incredible!This book is terrible. Schwarz makes an argument in which his premises are predicated on pure and unbridled assumption. Beyond this, his argument is an object lesson in contradiction. For example, one of his suggestions for dealing with to many choices is to choose before choosing. It sounds fancy but takes one back to the place they started. The fact that this book exists as a something for people to choose to buy makes that very existence a contradiction. However, I am certain that this is a book many will love and say that changed their life. Why? Because humans thrive off being contradictions. So for anyone who loves suburbia, top forty music, and summer blockbusters, read this. You will think it is incredible!
by clinclaircabin2
Jan 06, 2007
A book about Common Sense
In Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz dives into how American's have an overabundance of choices and how that has a negative affect on today's society. The book could easily be a 5 to 10 page paper and seems to repeat itself throughout the entire book. Also, the whole idea seems to be common sense and does not need an entire book discussing just that idea.
by elyel-fr-orvr4wgj3
Aug 27, 2019
Good book
The first chapter felt repetitive, but after that it was a good book.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books
by pramodjayawardana
Dec 25, 2019
Must read book for everybody.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

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