Escaping the self : alcoholism, spirituality, masochism, and other flights from the burden of selfhood
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Escaping the self : alcoholism, spirituality, masochism, and other flights from the burden of selfhood
Basic Books, c1991
- : pbk.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-260) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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ISBN 9780465020539
Description
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.
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: pbk. ISBN 9780465020546
Description
Presents a new view of the darker side of human nature. America's concern with self-fulfilment and personal identity has become a burden for many people. Overwhelmed by the demands of creating and maintaining a positive self-image, some are turning to potentially dangerous escapist practices.
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