Status Anxiety

Status Anxiety explores the universal human concern about our place in the social hierarchy and how our position in society affects our happiness and self-worth. This thought-provoking book examines the causes and consequences of status anxiety in modern life. Key features: • Analysis of status anxiety in contemporary society • Exploration of social hierarchy and self-worth • Discussion of historical and modern perspectives • Examination of success, failure and social status • Investigation of status symbols and their meaning This Arabic translation makes accessible an important work on the psychology of social status and its impact on human wellbeing. The book takes a philosophical and sociological approach to understanding how concerns about status affect our daily lives and relationships. The cover art, featuring a minimalist illustration of shoes and a chair, symbolically represents the themes of social positioning and hierarchical structures discussed within.