Escaping the Self by Roy F Baumeister
Overwhelmed by the demands of creating and maintaining a positive self-image in their personal and professional lives, some people are taking to escapist practices - drug and alcohol use is increasing, suicide rates are rising, exotic and foreign cults are flourishing. Why is it that there is such a strong urge to escape in a people as blessed as the middle classes? This book presents a view of the darkest side of human nature - showing how powerful experiences from religious ecstasy to bulimia can relieve the burden of maintaining a personal identity. Filled with lively examples and incisive analysis, this book enhances our understanding of behaviour both familiar and baffling.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780465020539 |
| ISBN 10 | 0465020534 |
| Title | Escaping the Self |
| Author | Roy F Baumeister |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Basic Books |
| Year published | 1991-10-03 |
| Number of pages | 268 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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