What About Me?: The Struggle for Identity in a Market-Based Society

Discover 'What About Me?: The Struggle for Identity in a Market-Based Society', a groundbreaking book by Paul Verhaeghe that delves into the profound impact of neoliberalism on personal identity and mental health. This insightful trade paperback analyzes modern social changes, emphasizing how our shifting perceptions of self and society contribute to feelings of loneliness and despair. Verhaeghe draws from three decades of social change, exploring the effects of privatization and the pay-for-performance mentality pervasive in today's world. Readers will find valuable insights into the psychological toll of viewing oneself as a one-person enterprise amid a market-driven society. Engage in a thoughtful examination of how societal structures can alter individual identity and mental health, and learn how to navigate the complexities of modern existence. This compelling read not only highlights the challenges we face but offers a glimmer of hope by urging us to reclaim control over our lives. Perfect for those questioning the meaning of success in a consumer-oriented world, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in psychology, identity politics, or social commentary. With 272 pages of rich content, 'What About Me?' is essential reading for those seeking understanding in an increasingly disconnected world. Order today and explore the transformative ideas within!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922070906
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 272


Description:
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 like 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. In What about Me?, Paul Verhaeghe's main concern is how social change has led to this psychic crisis and altered the way we think about ourselves. He investigates the effects of thirty years of neoliberalism, free-market forces, privatisation, and the relationship between our engineered society and individual identity. It turns out that who we are is, as always, determined by the context in which we live. From his clinical experience as a psychotherapist, Verhaeghe shows the profound impact that social change is having on mental health, even affecting the nature of the disorders from which we suffer. But his book ends on a note of cautious optimism. Can we once again become masters of our fate - if we accept the challenge.

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