Selfie: How We Became So Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us

"An intriguing odyssey" though the history of the self and the rise of narcissism (The New York Times).

Self-absorption, perfectionism, personal branding-it wasn't always like this, but it's always been a part of us. Why is the urge to look at ourselves so powerful? Is there any way to break its spell-especially since it doesn't necessarily make us better or happier people? Full of unexpected connections among history, psychology, economics, neuroscience, and more, Selfie is a "terrific" boo...