The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

Author: Jonathan Haidt

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About This BookTHE NO.1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A TIMES, FT, ECONOMIST AND INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR‘Boundlessly wise . . . important and engrossing’ The New York Times‘One of the most important books I’ve read . . . It’s absolutely brilliant’ Dr Rangan Chatterjee'Urgent and essential' GuardianAcclaimed psychologist Jonathan Haidt reveals how the decline of free-play in childhood and the rise of smartphone use among adolescents is changing our worldFrom 2010, as teens traded in their flip phones for smartphones packed with social media apps, unsupervised time online soared while face-to-face conversations with friends and family plummeted, and so did mental health. This profound shift took place against a backdrop of diminishing childhood freedom and over-supervision in the real world, depriving children of the experiences they most need to become strong and self-governing adults.The Anxious Generation delves into the latest research to show how this shift from free-play to smartphones disrupts development – from sleep deprivation to addiction – and lays the foundations of isolation and fear that define society today. Grounded in ancient wisdom and packed full of cutting-edge science and practical advice, this eye-opening book is a life-raft for anyone who wants to understand how the most rapid rewiring of human relationships and consciousness in human history has made it harder for all of us to think, focus, forget ourselves enough to care about others and build close relationships. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Jonathan HaidtPublisher: ‎ Penguin (2 January 2025); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.ukFormat: Paperback – 2 January 2025Language: ‎ EnglishPages: 400ISBN: ‎ 978-1802063271Dimensions: ‎ 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cmWeight: ‎ 294 g

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‎ English • Paperback – 2 January 2025
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About This BookTHE NO.1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A TIMES, FT, ECONOMIST AND INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR‘Boundlessly wise . . . important and engrossing’ The New York Times‘One of the most important books I’ve read . . . It’s absolutely brilliant’ Dr Rangan Chatterjee'Urgent and essential'...

Who should read this book?

Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.

Why Readers Pick This Edition

  • You’ll love this book for how clearly it connects the dots between modern childhood, smartphones, and rising anxiety. Jonathan Haidt blends powerful research with real-world stories to help you understand what’s going wrong—and what can be done right now. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or simply worried about the next generation, this book leaves you informed, empowered, and hopeful rather than overwhelmed.
  • Published by ‎ Penguin (2 January 2025); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.uk.
  • Language: ‎ English.

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About This BookTHE NO.1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A TIMES, FT, ECONOMIST AND INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR‘Boundlessly wise . . . important and engrossing’ The New York Times‘One of the most important books I’ve read . . . It’s absolutely brilliant’ Dr Rangan Chatterjee'Urgent and essential' GuardianAcclaimed psychologist Jonathan Haidt reveals how the decline of free-play in childhood and the rise of smartphone use among adolescents is changing our worldFrom 2010, as teens traded in their flip phones for smartphones packed with social media apps, unsupervised time online soared while face-to-face conversations with friends and family plummeted, and so did mental health. This profound shift...

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