{"title":"Paul Verhaeghe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Paul Verhaeghe, a thought-provoking author and distinguished professor of clinical psychology and psychoanalysis. His writings delve into the intricate relationship between society, identity, and mental health, offering deep insights into the human psyche within the framework of modern societal norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable contributions is the compelling book \u003cem\u003eWhat About Me?: The Struggle for Identity in a Market-Based Society\u003c\/em\u003e. In this work, Verhaeghe explores the impact of neoliberal policies on personal identity and mental well-being, challenging readers to consider how market-driven principles shape our everyday lives and self-perceptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVerhaeghe's books are an excellent resource for those interested in the fields of education and psychology, as well as anyone seeking to understand the complex ways societal changes affect individual identity. His engaging style and profound analyses make for enlightening reads that encourage reflection and discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Paul Verhaeghe's collection to explore the intersection of identity, society, and mental health, and discover why his works are celebrated by academics and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-about-me-the-struggle-for-identity-in-a-market-based-society-by-paul-verhaeghe-9781922070906","title":"What About Me?: The Struggle for Identity in a Market-Based Society","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to current thinking, anyone who fails to succeed must have something wrong with them. The pressure to achieve and be happy is taking a heavy toll, resulting in a warped view of the self, disorientation, and despair. People are lonelier than ever before. Today's pay-for-performance mentality is turning institutions like schools, universities, and hospitals into businesses - even individuals are being made to think of themselves as one-person enterprises. Love is increasingly hard to find, and we struggle to lead meaningful lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhat About Me?\u003c\/em\u003e, Paul Verhaeghe's main concern is how social change has led to this psychic crisis and altered the way we think about ourselves. He investigates the effects of thirty years of neoliberalism, free-market forces, privatisation, and the relationship between our engineered society and individual identity. It turns out that who we are is, as always, determined by the context in which we live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom his clinical experience as a psychotherapist, Verhaeghe shows the profound impact that social change is having on mental health, even affecting the nature of the disorders from which we suffer. But his book ends on a note of cautious optimism. Can we once again become masters of our fate - if we accept the challenge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355265978604,"sku":"9781922070906","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9120183482872.jpg?v=1744304241"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/paul-verhaeghe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}