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Routledge - Lost in Perfection: Impacts of Optimisation

Name: Routledge - Lost in Perfection: Impacts of Optimisation
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the profound effects of the constant drive for improvement in modern life with Lost in Perfection: Impacts of Optimisation on Culture and Psyche. This scholarly work examines how the demand for efficiency and performance shapes contemporary Western societies. As the pressure to keep pace with an accelerated modernity grows, it influences much more than just professional productivity. This collection of academic contributions looks at how the pursuit of self-improvement reaches into the most personal areas of existence. From the dynamics of work and education to the nuances of family life and parent-child relationships, the book analyzes how optimization affects our bodies, our identities, and our private lives. By connecting classical and contemporary social theory, this Routledge publication provides a deep look into how the struggle for perfection changes our social fabric and individual psyches. It is an essential resource for those studying the sociological and psychological impacts of our competitive modern world.

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Analyzes the cultural principles of optimization and the constant demand for improved performance in modern Western societies.

Examines how the pursuit of efficiency affects various sectors including work, education, and the public realm.

Investigates the impact of self-improvement pressures on private life, including intimate relationships and family dynamics.

Provides academic perspectives on how the drive for perfection influences the human body and the individual self.

Brings together contributions from renowned scholars to offer a comprehensive view of classical and contemporary social theory.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1138894362
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 26 July 2018
Listed Since: 04 December 2017

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