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The Status Game

On Human Life and How to Play it
By Will Storr
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The Status Game by Will Storr explores the human pursuit of social status and how it influences our behaviours, decisions, and well-being. Through a blend of psychology, history, and storytelling, Storr examines why status matters to us, how we chase it, and the impact it has on society. The book delves into the mechanisms of status games in various contexts, offering insights into a fundamental aspect of human nature.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the hidden forces that drive human behaviour and societal dynamics. It delves into how our need for status impacts our actions, relationships, and mental health, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in psychology and social science.

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‘Will Storr is one of our best journalists of ideas … The Status Game might be his best yet’ James Marriott, Books of the Year, The Times

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Will Storr is one of our best journalists of ideas … The Status Game might be his best yet’ – James Marriott, Books of the Year, The Times

What drives our political and moral beliefs?

What shapes our bitterest conflicts and wildest dreams?

What makes you, you?

Across the world, from Papua New Guinea to Tokyo and Manhattan, humans compete for status. Through games of dominance, virtue and success, it’s an obsession that has driven the best and worst of us: the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution as well as spree killers and tyrants at the gates of Europe.

But what makes status an all-consuming prize? And how can we wield our desire for it to improve our relationships, win social media battles, and be the best in the workplace?

A breathtaking rethink of human psychology, The Status Game will change how you see others – and how you see yourself.

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ISBN: 9780008354671

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Will Storr is an award-winning writer. His work has appeared in the Guardian, Sunday Times, New Yorker and New York Times. He is the author of four critically acclaimed books, most recently Selfie: How the West Became Self-Obsessed. He teaches popular journalism and storytelling classes in London. He is an in-demand ghostwriter whose books have spent months at the top of the Sunday Times bestseller chart, selling more than 300,000 copies in 2018 alone. 

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