The Wellness Syndrome. Book Summary

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Carl Cederström, André Spicer

What’s inside

The Wellness Syndrome critiques the modern obsession with wellness and personal optimization, analyzing how health has become a moral imperative.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the cultural obsession with health
  • Critiquing the pressures of the wellness industry
  • Recognizing the potential inequalities perpetuated by wellness
  • Examining the impact of wellness culture on individual psychology

Key Points

  • The rise of the wellness industry
  • Health as a moral obligation
  • The impact of wellness on social inequality
  • Critique of the self-optimization culture
  • The psychological effects of wellness imperatives
  • Corporate wellness programs and their implications

Who’s it For

  • Health enthusiasts
  • Social critics
  • Psychologists
  • Philosophy students

About the author

Carl Cederström and André Spicer are academics who explore the intersections of organizational behavior, health, and society.