Loneliness

Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection

Hardcover, 288 pages

English language

Published Aug. 25, 2008 by W. W. Norton.

ISBN:
978-0-393-06170-3
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5 stars (2 reviews)

Ever felt the need for social connection? This book dives into the history for human social connection and why we are deprived of it in today's modern world. Although this book is not a cure for anything you might be going through, it helps you get a new perspective towards your life and how to revitalize your social needs.

2 editions

Amazing and disheartening

5 stars

For a while, this was the most disheartening book i've read. It almost convinced me that some experiences from my past had left me almost beyond repair. Fortunately the last few chapter reignited my hope in it being reversible.

Aside from that, I found the overall book well argued and certain parts, like his discussion on game theory and its applications toward altruism and social cooperation truly fascinating

Subjects

  • Science: General Issues
  • Philosophy & Social Aspects
  • Science / Philosophy & Social Aspects
  • Science
  • Science/Mathematics