My Age of Anxiety by Scott Stossel
Offers the reader great insight into the biological, cultural and environmental factors that contribute to the affliction. This book presents a history of the efforts to understand the condition from medical, cultural, philosophical and experiential perspectives.
Unflinchingly honest and written in an accessible style…This is a courageous, entertaining and well-researched book about a condition that is thought to currently affect 15 percent if people in the UK* Independent *
[A] vivid, smart exploration of the history of anxiety. Stossel tackles genetics, nature and nurture, drug development, and changing medical and philosophical attitudes with the lightest of touches. * Marie Claire *
[A] courageous and hilarious journey to the edge of insanity…Stossel’s patient, conscientious uncertainty contains more wit and sensitivity than a hundred manifestos…an immense achievement. * Sunday Telegraph *
Fascinating and hugely entertaining. An intense, incredibly brave narrative tinged with moments of outright hilarity, it’s impossible to put down. -- Ben Mezrich
Careful and clearly written, his book contains more truth, wit and sensitivity than 100 manifestos. * Daily Telegraph *
[A] vivid, smart exploration of the history of anxiety. Stossel tackles genetics, nature and nurture, drug development, and changing medical and philosophical attitudes with the lightest of touches. * Marie Claire *
[A] courageous and hilarious journey to the edge of insanity…Stossel’s patient, conscientious uncertainty contains more wit and sensitivity than a hundred manifestos…an immense achievement. * Sunday Telegraph *
Fascinating and hugely entertaining. An intense, incredibly brave narrative tinged with moments of outright hilarity, it’s impossible to put down. -- Ben Mezrich
Careful and clearly written, his book contains more truth, wit and sensitivity than 100 manifestos. * Daily Telegraph *
Scott Stossel is the editor of The Atlantic. Previously, he was the executive editor of The American Prospect. He is also the author of Sarge: The Life and Times of Sargent Shriver. A graduate of Harvard, he lives with his family in Washington DC.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780434023004 |
| ISBN 10 | 0434023000 |
| Title | My Age of Anxiety |
| Author | Scott Stossel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2014-01-16 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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