--- product_id: 52749768 title: "Status Anxiety" price: "192 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/52749768-status-anxiety store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Read in 2 days Top 700 in Philosophy & Psychology Insightful 1,035 reviews Status Anxiety **Price:** 192 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the secrets of social status before your peers do! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Status Anxiety - **How much does it cost?** 192 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/52749768-status-anxiety) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fast-Paced Read:** Engaging and readable content that you can finish in just a couple of days. - • **Deep Dive into Status:** Explore the psychology behind social value and personal worth. - • **Highly Rated & Trusted:** 4.3/5 stars from over 1,000 readers who found it uplifting and thought-provoking. - • **Philosophy Meets Psychology:** Ranks top 700 in both Philosophy and Psychology categories, blending disciplines seamlessly. - • **Physical Edition Recommended:** Avoid Kindle formatting issues—get the full experience with the physical copy. ## Overview Status Anxiety by Alain de Botton is a bestselling philosophical and psychological exploration of how people perceive and pursue social status. With over 1,000 positive reviews and a strong presence in top book categories, it offers a compelling, fast-paced read that challenges your worldview—best experienced in its physical form due to Kindle formatting limitations. ## Description Buy Status Anxiety 1 by de Botton, Alain (ISBN: 8601422936483) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Interesting, readable, uplifting - I've had this book for about a year and when I finally got round to reading it recently I ploughed through it in about 2 days. It is so readable and interesting and it really does give you a different perspective on the world and how people assess their own and others' value. Review: Good but BEWARE OF THE KINDLE EDITION - Alain de Botton has put together an interesting read (bought for Kindle Touch), and it certainly brings a strong sense of perspective with respect to status in its various forms and social circles. I personally found it to be an easy, witty read, although at times became a little tedious with almost laboured points. The book takes the reader through the anxieties attached to gaining status, and then attempts to remedy these, which it effectively achieves. HOWEVER. For the kindle BEWARE that the conversion of the book to Kindle is appalling. Literally appalling. Here's a list: - Probably 90% of the pictures in the book are not in the Kindle version - All of the pictures are referred to in de Botton's text, not in passing but as keystone to several paragraphs; you absolutely need the pictures. - There are half pages of text frequently (not missing text, just poor formatting) - Tables of figures and values are completely skewed, so it's difficult to ascertain which values are appropriate to which columns. So I had basically paid for a book, and received maybe 90% of a book. I had to get a refund from desertcart (with which I bought Shooting an Elephant - George Orwell's essays; an awesome read), as I would never be able to revisit it and it was useless to keep. Ultimately, I would certainly recommend it to my friends, but I would definitely avoid the Kindle edition. There are simply too many references to missing pictures. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 37,635 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 510 in Philosophy (Books) 1,308 in Psychology & Psychiatry 56,969 in Literature & Fiction (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,048) | | Dimensions | 13 x 2.6 x 19.6 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0141014865 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0141014869 | | Item weight | 340 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 320 pages | | Publication date | 13 Jan. 2005 | | Publisher | Penguin | ## Images ![Status Anxiety - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816JNWofW8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting, readable, uplifting *by D***R on 29 December 2024* I've had this book for about a year and when I finally got round to reading it recently I ploughed through it in about 2 days. It is so readable and interesting and it really does give you a different perspective on the world and how people assess their own and others' value. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good but BEWARE OF THE KINDLE EDITION *by B***E on 18 June 2012* Alain de Botton has put together an interesting read (bought for Kindle Touch), and it certainly brings a strong sense of perspective with respect to status in its various forms and social circles. I personally found it to be an easy, witty read, although at times became a little tedious with almost laboured points. The book takes the reader through the anxieties attached to gaining status, and then attempts to remedy these, which it effectively achieves. HOWEVER. For the kindle BEWARE that the conversion of the book to Kindle is appalling. Literally appalling. Here's a list: - Probably 90% of the pictures in the book are not in the Kindle version - All of the pictures are referred to in de Botton's text, not in passing but as keystone to several paragraphs; you absolutely need the pictures. - There are half pages of text frequently (not missing text, just poor formatting) - Tables of figures and values are completely skewed, so it's difficult to ascertain which values are appropriate to which columns. So I had basically paid for a book, and received maybe 90% of a book. I had to get a refund from Amazon (with which I bought Shooting an Elephant - George Orwell's essays; an awesome read), as I would never be able to revisit it and it was useless to keep. Ultimately, I would certainly recommend it to my friends, but I would definitely avoid the Kindle edition. There are simply too many references to missing pictures. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read. *by S***6 on 8 October 2024* Always a great read!. (Especially when life is getting you down) The author has a great way of explaining philosophical concepts and looking at things from a different and refreshing perspective. This book makes you look at life differently. It makes you challenge your own thoughts and your own wisdom. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/52749768-status-anxiety](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/52749768-status-anxiety) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*