The Myth of Self-Esteem: Finding Happiness and Solving Problems in America (Contemporary Social Issues) - Softcover

Hewitt, John P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 031213715X ISBN 13: 9780312137151

Publisher: Worth Pub, 1998

Synopsis

Examines the conventional notion of self-esteem, argues that it has become a panacea, and discusses the concept's influence on education and psychology

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From Library Journal:

This work presents a new, thought-provoking perspective on the concept of self-esteem and its effect on human behavior. For decades the idea that high self-esteem leads to individual happiness and solves social problems has been embraced by million of Americans. A scholar studying the subject of self and society, Hewitt (sociology, Univ. of Massachusetts) refutes this popular idea through a logical description, interpretation, and criticism of the self-esteem movement. At a time when various theorists are seriously questioning the importance of self-esteem, Hewitt's discourse offers a fresh view supported by convincing evidence. This excellent, well-documented book should be read by anyone interested in the psychology of self; highly recommended for both academic and large public libraries.?Elizabeth Goeters, DeKalb Coll. Lib., Dunwoody, Ga.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Worth Pub
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 031213715X
• ISBN 13: 9780312137151
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 153