What about me? : the struggle for identity in a market-based society / Paul Verhaeghe ; translated by Jane Hedley-Prôle.
| Author/creator | Verhaeghe, Paul author. |
| Other author | Hedley-Prôle, Jane translator. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Brunswick, Vic. : Scribe Publications, 2014. |
| Description | 265 pages ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Identiteit. English |
| Contents | Identity -- Ethics : from self-realisation to self-denial -- The perfectible individual -- The essence of identity -- Intermezzo : society and disorders -- Enron society -- Identity : powerless perfectibility -- The new disorders : rank and yank -- The good life. |
| Abstract | According to current thinking, anyone who fails to succeed must have something wrong with them. The pressure to achieve and be happy is taking a heavy toll, resulting in a warped view of the self, disorientation, and despair. People are lonelier than ever before. Today's pay-for-performance mentality is turning institutions such as schools, universities, and hospitals into businesses - even individuals are being made to think of themselves as one-person enterprises. Love is increasingly hard to find, and we struggle to lead meaningful lives. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-265). |
| ISBN | 9781922070906 paperback |
| ISBN | 1922070904 paperback |
| ISBN | 9781922247377 |
| ISBN | 1922247375 |
| Stock number | 18 - 20 Edward St Brunswick VIC 3056 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF697 .V4713 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |