Through 15 life-history interviews, the book explores the pivotal moments in individuals' lives when critical decisions were made. It analyzes the dilemmas faced by each person, revealing the underlying framework that signifies a turning point. This insightful examination not only highlights personal narratives but also provides a structured approach to understanding the complexities of decision-making in life's defining moments.
This fascinating autobiography recounts the life and career of Tod Sloan, a renowned jockey in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sloan details his experiences working with some of the leading stables of his time, as well as his relationships with fellow jockeys, owners, and other key players in the horse racing world.
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, emphasizing its cultural significance. Readers should be aware that due to its age, it may include imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. The reprint aims to protect and promote literary heritage by providing an affordable, high-quality version that remains true to the original text.
What are the psychological problems caused by modernization? How can we minimize its negative effects? Modernization has brought many material benefits to us, yet we are constantly told how unhappy we are: crime, divorce, suicide, depression and anxiety are rampant. How can this contradiction be reconciled? Damaged Life, originally published in 1996, presents a powerful and progressive analysis of modernity�s impact on the psyche. Tod Sloan develops an integrated theory of the self in society by combining perspectives on personality development and socio-historical processes to explore our complex response to modernization. He discusses the implications of postmodern theory for psychology and proposes concrete responses to address the issue of mass emotional suffering. His book should be read not only by those working within psychology and related disciplines such as sociology and social policy, but also by anyone seeking enlightenment about the predicament of the self in contemporary society.