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Shyness: What it is What to Do About it (Paperback)

by Philip G. Zimbardo (Author) "orse? It's hard not to chuckle at what sounds like the start of a Woody Allen routine..." (more)
Key Phrases: shyness barriers, shyness clinic, shyness survey, San Francisco, Jay Jay, Carol Burnett (more...)

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Zimbardo, a psychologist who is best known for a Stanford experiment that turned students into hypothetical prisoners and prison guards - and then into savages (so much for human nature) - tackles the business of overcoming shyness. So he gives us a "Feel Good Chart," tells us to list the five best things that ever happened to us, then the five worst, in order to help us understand that we're responsible for ourselves only; tells us how to be our own best friends, to "let another you come through," and, generally, offers us. . . pap. (Kirkus Reviews)

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Judging by the number of copies already sold (more than 300,000), scores of people suffer from the debilitating effects of shyness. A noted professor of psychology at Stanford University, Dr. Philip G. Zimbardo helps men and women, youngsters and oldsters, overcome this self-defeating condition. Photographs. Reissue. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Paperback: 271 pages
Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Co (August 1977)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0201087944
ISBN-13: 978-0201087949
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,569,250 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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shyness barriers, shyness clinic, shyness survey, shy males, shy people, shy students, shy men, shy person, shy women, shy children

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San Francisco, Jay Jay, Carol Burnett, United States, New York, Palo Alto, Mark David

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Social Psychology: People in Groups by Bertram H. Raven in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
Social Psychology (12th Edition) by Shelley E. Taylor in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
Social Psychology: International Library of Psychology by Don Rubin in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
Psychology for Our Times by Philip Zimbardo in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Social Psychology by James A Wiggins in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Outdated, July 26, 1999

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Philip G. Zambardo obviously wrote this book for the 70s generation. A lot of the theories that he offers about shyness have not stood the test of time. His self-help methods are overly simplistic, and he doesn't really have a handle on how shyness affects people. Especially disturbing is his praise of Synanon, a 70s cult that eventually became mired in controversy over forced vasectomies, beatings, and attempted murder. Very little to offer to the modern reader.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Outdated but still the best, July 20, 2001

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Being a true-blue shy person, I've ordered every book on shyness I could find. This author seems to be the only one who really knows what he's talking about. The reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it's outdated. The only thing that has changed since I bought this book 10 years ago is it's cover.

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2.0 out of 5 stars not that good, May 23, 2001

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The book is *outdated*. It was written in 1979. Some of its theories really freaked me out. I thought there was some thing seriously wrong with me. And it's not that informative. The impression I got from the writer is shyness is not normal and it's some kind of a character defect that needs to be treated. I read a part about shy people tend to become perverts, rapists or killers. That's not true.

If you want a great book about shyness, then you should buy "Shyness: A bold new approach" By Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D. His book is recent and the information provided is totally up todate. He doesn't think shyness is a character defect that needs to be treated, etc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Some very good information
The most important thing about this book is that it talks about the key ingredient to overcoming shyness, protection. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Besty Darko

1.0 out of 5 stars Haven't we come further?
As a parent and teacher it breaks my heart to know that anyone who is labeled as shy would read this book and think there is something psychologically wrong with them that needs... Read more

Published 16 months ago by parent and teacher

1.0 out of 5 stars Do NOT read it if you are shy
I read this book while in college in the 1980's, after seeing and hearing several recommendations. I was quite shy before, but reading it really increased the problem. Read more

Published 18 months ago by EE John

3.0 out of 5 stars ehhh...
For the kid's whose mom is always bringing him books from Oprah or the random person who wants to understand their shyness better; it's an ok book. Read more

Published on April 1, 2007 by psychopsychiartrist

4.0 out of 5 stars Of course it's dated. All classics are. It is nevertheless timeless.
Zimbardo opens his book by stating that shyness is "a universal experience" (page 14, paperback 6th ed. Read more

Published on August 18, 2005 by parnassus2

1.0 out of 5 stars Ick.
This book was recommended to me by my manager because I am a quiet person, and very choosy about the people I associate with. Read more

Published on April 30, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars very help full
My son is 14 years old and im sufering so much to see him at home 24 hours no one friend call him and he is afraid to go out not even supermarket im very sad. Read more

Published on June 23, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal in every way imaginable
An easy to read book that is fit for any generation. I found over 90% of the suggestions and stories relevant to my life. Read more

Published on April 18, 2000 by Michael Osofsky

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Shyness book on the market!!!
Stanford Professor Phil Zimbardo obviously knows his material. In a clear, and easy-to-read style, Zimbardo presents the essential details on shyness and social anxiety. Read more

Published on April 18, 2000 by mdk81

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book Easy to Read
A good book that is easy to read. I had to read a book for a psychology class from a list in our book. This was one that wasn't written like a report or a text book. Read more

Published on March 25, 2000 by Jennifer

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