About the book: 2022 / Prestigious education. Expensive cars and watches. Sports cups. International scientific awards. Office on the 50th floor. The position of the 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 the British writer and journalist, author of the bestseller “Selfie” Will Storr, revealing how the desire for success has shaped humanity. Drawing on advances from neuroscientists, anthropologists, and psychologists, the author shows exactly what 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 common mistakes of corporate executives to cancel culture, Storr finds signs of status games, brilliantly analyzes them and explains why everyone should benefit from real victories in this game. The publishing layout is saved in PDF A4 format. books.