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A review by gimchi
Crazy Like Us: The Globalization of the American Psyche by Ethan Watters
4.0
Fascinating book on how the way in which Americans internalize their thoughts and mental illnesses affects other countries (and not necessarily in a positive manner). It definitely made me look at our culture of individualism in new ways, even on a personal level.
Overall, the book isn't surprising, as I feel that the American culture seems to steamroller others (whether on purpose or by accident) and by the end, it just gets a little depressing. The book seems to say, 'Look at all the terrible things our culture is doing to change and homogenize the world', but at the same time it also seems to say that there's not much we can do about it, other than make ourselves aware of what's going on.
Overall, the book isn't surprising, as I feel that the American culture seems to steamroller others (whether on purpose or by accident) and by the end, it just gets a little depressing. The book seems to say, 'Look at all the terrible things our culture is doing to change and homogenize the world', but at the same time it also seems to say that there's not much we can do about it, other than make ourselves aware of what's going on.