Complicated Lives: The Malaise of Modernity [Hardcover]

Michael Willmott (Author), William Nelson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470857013 | ISBN-13: 978-0470857014 | Publication Date: December 8, 2003 | Edition: 1

Complicated Lives examines the greatest conundrum of the modern world: why, despite being richer, healthier and more empowered than ever before, do we continue to feel threatened, under pressure and stressed? There's no denying that we've never had it so good, yet the stark truth is that levels of happiness are unchanged since the 1950s. Offering strategies and insights for avoiding 'the malaise of modernity' whilst exploiting positive experiences the 21st century has to offer, Michael Willmott and William Nelson take readers on a journey of self-discovery into the realities of life in today's complex, multi-channel world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"… Complicated Lives points out, working time has…slightly decreased…But just about all of us feel we have less time…" (Financial Times, 25 September 2003)

"…an important new book…" (Marketing Week, 4 September 2003)

"…conflicting claims in the media is to blame for most of our anxiety…" (Daily Express, 22 October 2003)

"…In this fascinating book the authors lead us gently through the maze of complications…" (Research Magazine, November 2003)

“… draws on numerous sources to back the claims, and explains the theories in straightforward language. A very refreshing read…” (Marketing, 5 February 2004)

“...  It should be key reading for those tasked with re-engineering and future-proofing their organizations…” (Interactive Marketing, Vol 5 No 4 April/June 2004)

“...Full of challenging ideas that should help us with our understanding of future trends...” (Long Range Planning, Vol.37, No.4 August 2004) 

 

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"Comprehensive, cogent, thought provoking: at once both practical and visionary.  This important book has its finger on the pulse.  Don't overlook it."

Alan Mitchell, author of Right Side Up, and co-author of The New Bottom Line.

 

"For anyone interested in today's society this is a must read.  A brilliant book which brings empirical understanding to our complex lifestyles."

Alan McWalter - now has a porfolio of business interests having previously been Group Marketing director at Marks & Spencer and a Director of Woolworths and Comet.

 

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 260 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (December 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470857013
• ISBN-13: 978-0470857014
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,300,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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