A prestigious education. Expensive cars and watches. Sports trophies. International scientific awards. An office on the 50th floor. A position as a moral beacon. What do these things have in common? They all symbolize status, and without it, we cannot imagine our existence. Moreover, without understanding its nature, we cannot understand life itself.

'Status' is the most ambitious book by British writer and journalist, author of the bestseller 'Selfie' Will Storr, revealing how the desire for success has shaped humanity.

Drawing on the achievements of neuroscientists, anthropologists, and psychologists, the author shows what exactly we inherited from our primate ancestors, how modern society has become a battleground for status, and what it takes to succeed in the game of life. From the rituals of Micronesian tribes to the psychology of serial killers, from the typical mistakes of corporate leaders to cancel culture, Storr finds the signs of status games, brilliantly analyzes them, and explains why everyone should benefit from real victories in this game.

Author: Will Storr
Publishing House: Individuum
Year: 2022
Number of pages: 384
Cover type: Paperback
Translator: Dmitry Vinogradov
Age group: 18+