{"title":"Josh Cohen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eJosh Cohen\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author and psychoanalyst renowned for his profound explorations into the human psyche. With a flair for weaving philosophy and psychology into his narratives, Cohen's books offer readers a fresh perspective on self and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the complexities of modern life with \u003cstrong\u003eAll the Rage\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Cohen delves into the underlying reasons behind our collective anger and dissatisfaction. This thought-provoking read offers both explanations and solutions, making it a relevant guide for navigating contemporary challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Live. What To Do.\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cohen masterfully examines life's quandaries, drawing on literature, philosophy, and psychology to provide contemplative insights that encourage readers to pause and reflect on their own journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those feeling disillusioned in today's work-centric world, \u003cstrong\u003eNot Working\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a compelling argument for rethinking our relationship with work and identity. Cohen's unique perspective encourages a re-evaluation of what truly brings fulfilment and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/em\u003e, Josh Cohen's works are an invaluable addition to any reader seeking to better understand themselves and the world around them. Dive into this collection and uncover the depth of Cohen's thought-provoking exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-live-what-to-do-by-josh-cohen-9781785039805","title":"How to Live. What To Do.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow reading can help us live a richer and more meaningful life, written by an eminent psychoanalyst and Professor of English Literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat can \u003cem\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e teach us about childhood? Could reading \u003cem\u003eConversations with Friends\u003c\/em\u003e guide us through first love? Does Esther Greenwood's glittering success and subsequent collapse in \u003cem\u003eThe Bell Jar\u003c\/em\u003e help us understand ambition? And, finally, what can we learn about death from Virginia Woolf?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiterature matters. Not only does it provide escapism and entertainment, but it also holds a mirror up to our lives to show us aspects of ourselves we may not have seen or understood. From jealousy to grief, fierce love to deep hatred, our inner lives become both stranger and more familiar when we explore them through fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJosh Cohen, a psychoanalyst and Professor of Modern Literary Theory, delves deep into the inner lives of the most memorable and vivid characters in literature. His analysis of figures such as Jay Gatsby and Mrs Dalloway offers insights into the greatest questions about the human experience, ones that we can all learn from. He walks us through the different stages of existence, from childhood to old age, showing that literature is much more than a refuge from the banality and rigour of everyday life - through the experiences of its characters, it can show us ways to be wiser, more open and more self-aware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46650180665580,"sku":"9781785039805","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15012883482823.jpg?v=1752297536"},{"product_id":"all-the-rage-by-josh-cohen-9781783789450","title":"All the Rage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnger is all around us, from divisive social media arguments and heightened political divides to road rage and personal spats; from Black Lives Matter and climate justice movements to Trump, incels and white supremacists. When it materialises, it seems to cry out for recognition and response. It affects our bodies and can transition into violence. It can be inherited through the generations; it can manifest in criminal acts. What should we do with it, and can it ever be put to good use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on case studies of patients, developments in neuropsychology, literature, philosophy, and recent political events, acclaimed author and psychoanalyst Josh Cohen identifies the different forms of anger, including the most untrammelled and elemental fury, the more cynical anger that works towards political unrest, and the questioning anger of political protest. Rather than an emotion to ignore, he argues that anger is a primary human feeling. It maps itself onto every aspect of our intimate lives while politically and culturally shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a time of intense dissatisfactions and spiralling divisions, and with anger a dominating force, \u003cem\u003eAll the Rage\u003c\/em\u003e offers a new and original understanding of anger, so we may better handle the rage within us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46768478453996,"sku":"9781783789450","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2509333482823.jpg?v=1756378348"},{"product_id":"not-working-by-josh-cohen-9781783782062","title":"Not Working","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A probing exploration of the creative and imaginative possibilities of inactivity'\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eThe Financial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'To do nothing at all is the most difficult thing in the world.' - Oscar Wilde\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than ever before, we live in a culture that excoriates inactivity and demonises idleness. Work, connectivity, and a constant flow of information are the cultural norms, and a permanent busyness pervades even our quietest moments. Little wonder so many of us are burning out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a culture that tacitly coerces us into blind activity, the art of doing nothing is disappearing. Inactivity can induce lethargy and indifference, but it is also a condition of imaginative freedom and creativity. Psychoanalyst Josh Cohen explores the paradoxical pleasures of inactivity and considers four faces of inertia - the burnout, the slob, the daydreamer, and the slacker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his personal experiences and on stories from his consulting room, while punctuating his discussions with portraits of figures associated with the different forms of inactivity - Andy Warhol, Orson Welles, Emily Dickinson, and David Foster Wallace - Cohen gets to the heart of the apathy so many of us feel when faced with the demands of contemporary life, and asks how we might live a different and more fulfilled existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000690819308,"sku":"9781783782062","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2435453482823.jpg?v=1763297656"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/josh-cohen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}