Why do we complain? What is Complaint? Do we complain too much, or about the wrong thing? Is complaining useful or a waste of time?

I am currently writing a book which addresses all these questions and more. It will be published in 2008 by Profile Books. I'm hoping it will be an original, thought-provoking look at a concept which has not been examined as closely as it deserves.

To help me write the book, I'd like to know what you think about complaint. If you've got a few minutes to spare, please complete this short survey. As well as giving me information, the book will also tell you how you size up as a complainer. You can also enter a competition to win one of ten signed copies of the book on completion by signing up to The Complaint Book mailing list. Your email will not be passed on to any third parties and you'll get no more than one message per month.

Many thanks,

Julian Baggini