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Carl Cederström is an Associate Professor at Stockholm Business School, known for his research on work, health, and culture. André Spicer is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at Cass Business School, City, University of London, recognized for his critical studies of management and organizational life.
Known for: The Wellness Syndrome
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The Wellness Syndrome
In this provocative work, Carl Cederström and André Spicer explore how the modern obsession with wellness has evolved into a moral imperative. They argue that the pursuit of health and happiness has become an ideology that pressures individuals to constantly optimize themselves, often leading to anxiety, guilt, and social exclusion. Through vivid examples from corporate culture, fitness trends, and self-help movements, the authors reveal how the wellness industry shapes our identities and values in the age of neoliberalism.
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Historical Context
The wellness syndrome did not arise overnight. Its roots stretch deep into the historical transformations of Western societies over the last century. Long ago, wellness meant mere physical health—a balanced life, a healthy body. It was about survival and functional strength. But in post-industrial s...
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The Moralization of Health
Health today has become a moral category. It is no longer just about medical fitness—it is about virtue. The healthy individual is seen as good, disciplined, responsible, while the unhealthy one is framed as careless or lazy. This moralization creates an invisible hierarchy of worth in society. In ...
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About Carl Cederström, André Spicer
Carl Cederström is an Associate Professor at Stockholm Business School, known for his research on work, health, and culture. André Spicer is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at Cass Business School, City, University of London, recognized for his critical studies of management and organizationa...
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Carl Cederström is an Associate Professor at Stockholm Business School, known for his research on work, health, and culture. André Spicer is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at Cass Business School, City, University of London, recognized for his critical studies of management and organizationa...
Carl Cederström is an Associate Professor at Stockholm Business School, known for his research on work, health, and culture. André Spicer is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at Cass Business School, City, University of London, recognized for his critical studies of management and organizational life.
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