Barry Schwartz is the Dorwin Cartwright Professor of Social Theory and Social Action at Swarthmore College. He is the author of several books, including The Battle for Human Nature: Science, Morality and Modern Life and The Costs of Living: How Market Freedom Erodes the Best Things in Life. His articles have appeared in many of the leading journals in his field, including the American Psychologist. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Brilliant.... The case Schwartz makes... is compelling, the implications disturbing.... An insightful book. -- Christian Science Monitor An insightful study that winningly argues its subtitle. -- Philadelphia Inquirer Schwartz lays out a convincing argument.... [He] is a crisp, engaging writer with an excellent sense of pace. -- Austin American-Statesman Schwartz offers helpful suggestions of how we can manage our world of overwhelming choices. -- St. Petersburg Times Wonderfully readable. -- Washington Post Schwartz has plenty of insightful things to say about the perils of everyday life. -- Booklist With its clever analysis, buttressed by sage New Yorker cartoons, The Paradox of Choice is persuasive. -- BusinessWeek