The Anxious Generati...

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Acclaimed psychologist Jonathan Haidt reveals how the decline of free-play in childhood and the rise of smartphone use among adolescents is changing our world
From 2010, as teens traded in their flip phones for smartphones packed with social media apps, unsupervised time online soared while face-to-face conversations with friends and family plummeted, and so did mental health. This profound shift took place against a backdrop of diminishing childhood freedom and over-supervision in the real world, depriving children of the experiences they most need to become strong and self-governing adults.
The Anxious Generation delves into the latest research to show how this shift from free-play to smartphones disrupts development – from sleep deprivation to addiction – and lays the foundations of isolation and fear that define society today. Grounded in ancient wisdom and packed full of cutting-edge science and practical advice, this eye-opening book is a life-raft for anyone who wants to understand how the most rapid rewiring of human relationships and consciousness in human history has made it harder for all of us to think, focus, forget ourselves enough to care about others and build close relationships.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 2 January 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1802063277
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1802063271
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 337 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ United Kingdom
Net Quantity ‏ : ‎ 1.0 Count
Importer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Packer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd
Generic Name ‏ : ‎ Book
Best Sellers Rank: #1,119 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Developmental Psychology (Books) #6 in General #24 in Society & Culture (Books)
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Customers find the book well-researched and informative, with one review noting how it tackles critical problems with data. Moreover, they consider it essential reading for parents and teachers, and one customer mentions it changed their family’s cell phone use forever. However, the readability receives mixed feedback, with some finding it easy to read while others struggle with the text.