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The top choice of Times, FT, Economist, and Independent

«Immensely wise... important and captivating» - The New York Times

«One of the most important books I've read... it is absolutely outstanding» - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

«Urgent and necessary» - Guardian

The renowned psychologist Jonathan Haidt reveals how the reduction of free play in childhood and the increase in smartphone use among teenagers are changing our world. Since 2010, as teenagers transitioned from flip phones to smartphones loaded with social networking apps, unsupervised online activity time increased, while face-to-face conversations with friends and family decreased, as did mental health.

This profound change occurred against a backdrop of increasing control and restriction of freedom in childhood, depriving children of the experiences they need to become strong and self-sufficient adults.

The book The Anxious Generation examines the latest research showing how this shift from free play to smartphones is disrupting development - from insomnia to dependence - and unveils the foundational elements of isolation and fear that define today's society.

Based on ancient wisdom and filled with modern science and practical advice, this mind-opening book is a lifeline for anyone wanting to understand how the most rapid restructuring of human relationships and consciousness in history has made it more difficult for all of us to think, focus, forget ourselves enough to care for others, and form close relationships.

Pages: 400, Dimensions: 12.8x12.8cm