Psychological theory Books

Book SynopsisA brand new edition of the thinking person's guide to popular psychology. In a journey spanning 50 books, hundreds of ideas and over a century, 50 Psychology Classics looks at some of the most intriguing questions relating to what motivates us, what makes us feel and act in certain ways, how our brains work, and how we create a sense of self. This edition includes contemporary classics like Thinking, Fast and Slow; Quiet and The Marshmallow Test. EXPLORE the human condition through the great thinkers in psychology:Alfred Adler on human nature - Albert Bandura on self-efficacy - Isabel Briggs-Myers on personality type - Hans Eysenck on the four dimensions of personality - Albert Ellis on emotions - Erik Erikson on identity crises - Anna Freud on defense mechanisms - Sigmund Freud on dreams - Eric Hoffer on mass psychology - Karen Horney on inner conflicts - Carl Jung on the collective unconscious - Alfred Kinsey on sexual psychology - Melanie Klein on envy - Abraham Maslow on human potential - Stanley Milgram on obedience to authority - I. P. Pavlov on conditioning - Carl Rogers on counselling - Jean Piaget on child psychology - B. F. Skinner on the power of environment DISCOVER the findings of contemporary research and practice:Susan Cain on introversion - Carol Dweck on mindset - Martin Gilbert on happiness - Malcolm Gladwell on intuition - John Gottman on marriage - Temple Grandin on autism - Stephen Grosz on self-delusion - Daniel Kahneman on thinking - Walter Mischel on self-control - Leonard Mlodinow on the subconscious - Steven Pinker on nature vs nurture - V. S. Ramachandran on neurology - Barry Schwartz on the burden of choiceGAIN the essence of great writings in psychology:The Nature of Prejudice - The Female Brain - Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion - A Guide To Rational Living - The Will To Meaning - The Nature of Love - I'm OK, You're OK - The Divided Self - Gestalt Therapy - The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat - Authentic Happiness - Darkness VisibleTrade ReviewAt long last a chance for those outside the profession to discover that there is so much more to psychology than just Freud and Jung. 50 Psychology Classics offers a unique opportunity to become acquainted with a dazzling array of the key works in psychological literature almost overnight. -- Dr Raj Persaud, Gresham Professor for Public Understanding of PsychiatryThis delightful book provides thoughtful and entertaining summaries of 50 of the most influential books in psychology. It's a 'must read' for students contemplating a career in psychology. -- VS Ramachandran, Director, Center for Brain and Cognition, University of California, San DiegoA brilliant synthesis. The author makes complex ideas accessible and practical, without dumbing down the material. I found myself over and over thinking, 'Oh, that's what that guy meant.' -- Douglas Stone, lecturer on law at Harvard Law School and co-author of 'Difficult Conversations'Intelligent, engaging, and crisp . . . will appeal to anyone who is seeking to understand themselves, partners, colleagues, or bosses better. -- Wendy Taylor * The Age *Butler-Bowdon writes with infectious enthusiasm . . . he is a true scholar of this type of literature. * USA Today *

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Book SynopsisThe ethos of existential therapy is that practitioners seek to co-create a therapeutic alliance with clients that emphasises being with rather than doing to. Trainees and practitioners alike are therefore eager to have access to accounts of what senior practitioners do in their day-to-day practice. Also, it is rare that books both show the reader what the therapist does and explicitly relate this to cutting-edge thinking in theory. Case Studies in Existential Therapy is designed to address both these gaps by providing, through the medium of the case study, a platform for leading practitioners in the existential therapy community to show how they are applying their own innovations in theory to enrich their practice. Each of the contributors describes a specific innovation in theory, and then brings this to life in an account of their engagement with a specific client. Every chapter concludes with a `Question and Answer’ section in which the author reflects on the significance of their work in dialogue with the editor. This is a book both for students of therapy and for the experienced practitioner keen to expand their repertoire. It will also be of interest to the psychologically minded general public.Table of Contents1. Creative existential therapy with children: Tom in his therapy world – Verity J Gavin; 2. Why me, why now? On discovering that time is passing – Martin Adams; 3. Gay sexuality: `I am what I am; I am my own special creation’ – Helen Acton; 4. Existential dream analysis – Darren Langdridge; 5. The unfinished self: inclusivity in experiential-existential therapy – Greg Madison; 6. `Three’s company, two’s a crowd’: working existentially with couples presenting with issues of addiction – Simon du Plock; 7. Stoking the flames: coaching towards authentic and impassioned change – Sasha Smith; 8. Existential group therapy – Rimantas Kociunas; 9. Trans and non-binary genders – Christina Richards; 10. Living ME: a case study on the experience of being diagnosed with a chronic `psycho-somatic’ illness – Simon du Plock; 11. Finding meaning: cross-cultural existential therapy with a young refugee – Zack Eletheriadou; 12. Spirite equus: the story of Bella and what she learned from equine-facilitated therapy – Julie Scheiner; 13. Out of it: addiction and recovery as lived phenomenon – Ryan Kemp; 14. Ontological insecurity and the `immense sensibility’ of the Jamesian novel: the case of Henry James – Simon du Plock; 15. Time-limited existential therapy and counselling – Alison Strasser; 16. The face of abuse: the responsibility of the psychotherapist as witness – Georgia Feliou; 17. Lost for words: using existential experimentation in a GP practice – Mark Rayner; 18. An existential perspective on traumatic bereavement and loss: the four worlds model – Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell; 19. Two hats: a discussion of therapy/research interrelations illustrated by extracts from psychology research on male retirement – Prunella Gee; 20. Living towards death in a technologically mediated existence – Elaine Kasket

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Book SynopsisWhy in the world not? aims to make daseinanalysis accessible to the English-speaking reader while retaining cross-references to the original texts, many of which were written in German.

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Amartya Sen uses his 1999 work Development as Freedom to evaluate the processes and outcomes of economic development. Having come to the conclusion that development is best summed up as the expansion of freedom, Sen examines traditional definitions and understandings of the term. He says people tend to think of freedoms as economic (the freedom to enter into market exchanges) or political (the freedom to vote and be an active citizen), and tries to understand why the definition has been so narrow hitherto. He concludes that an evaluation of true freedom must necessarily include the freedom to access social services such as healthcare, sanitation and nutrition, just as much as it must acknowledge economic and political freedoms. Evaluating the relevance of the current thinking behind development, Sen concludes that the term ‘freedom’ cannot simply be about income. In many ways, measuring income does not account for various “unfreedoms” (manmade or natural bars to wellbeing) that hinder development. Sen’s evaluation is all the more powerful for its clarity: "The freedom-centered perspective has a generic similarity to the common concern with "quality of life."

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Book SynopsisFew people can claim to have had minds as fertile and creative as the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. One of the most influential political theorists of the modern age, he was also a composer and writer of opera, a novelist, and a memoirist whose Confessions ranks as one of the most striking works of autobiography ever written. Like many creative thinkers, Rousseau was someone whose restless mind could not help questioning accepted orthodoxies and looking at matters from novel and innovative angles. His 1762 treatise The Social Contract does exactly that. Examining the nature and sources of legitimate political power, it crafted a closely reasoned and passionately persuasive argument for democracy at a time when the most widely accepted form of government was absolute monarchy, legitimised by religious beliefs about the divine right of kings and queens to rule. In France, the book was banned by worried Catholic censors; in Rousseau’s native Geneva, it was both banned and burned. But history soon pushed Rousseau’s ideas into the mainstream of political theory, with the French and American revolutions paving the way for democratic government to gain ground across the Western world. Though it was precisely what got Rousseau’s book banned at the time, the novel idea that all legitimate government rests on the will of the people is now recognised as the core principle of democratic freedom and represents, for many people, the highest of ideals.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Jean-Jacques Rousseau? What does The Social Contract Say? Why does The Social Contract Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisClifford Geertz has been called ‘the most original anthropologist of his generation’ – and this reputation rests largely on the huge contributions to the methodology and approaches of anthropological interpretation that he outlined in The Interpretation of Cultures. The centrality of interpretative skills to anthropology is uncontested: in a subject that is all about understanding mankind, and which seeks to outline the differences and the common ground that exists between cultures, interpretation is the crucial skillset. For Geertz, however, standard interpretative approaches did not go deep enough, and his life’s work concentrated on deepening and perfecting his subject’s interpretative skills. Geertz is best known for his definition of ‘culture,’ and his theory of ‘thick description,’ an influential technique that depends on fresh interpretative approaches. For Geertz, ‘cultures’ are ‘webs of meaning’ in which everyone is suspended. Understanding culture, therefore, is not so much a matter of going in search of law, but of setting out an interpretative framework for meaning that focuses directly on attempts to define the real meaning of things within a given culture. The best way to do this, for Geertz, is via ‘thick description:’ a way of recording things that explores context and surroundings, and articulates meaning within the web of culture. Ambitious and bold, Geertz’s greatest creation is a method all critical thinkers can learn from.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Clifford Geertz? What does The Interpretation of Cultures Say? Why does The Interpretation of Cultures Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisThe Rule of St Benedict, written around 1500 years ago by the Italian monk St Benedict of Nursia, is a slim handbook for monastic life – a subject many modern readers would regard as relatively niche. It is, however, also a model of the organized and clearly expressed thought produced by good reasoning skills – a mainstay of critical thinking. Reasoning is all about making a good case for something, through logical arguments, neatly and systematically organised. In Benedict’s case, his main concern was to lay out a set of rules and practices that would allow monasteries to run as well-organised communities. Communal living presented huge challenges, and yet it was also, Benedict believed, the best way for monks to sustain themselves, their religion, and the learning and teaching that went with it. His Rule laid out concise but detailed chapters on the best way to achieve this, including provisions for all areas of personal and communal discipline, right down to how tasks might be allotted to individual monks. Providing a complete roadmap for successfully running a community, the concise brilliance of The Rule has even been suggested by some business professors as useful model for running small businesses today.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was St Benedict of Nursia? What does Rule of St Benedict Say? Why does Rule of St Benedict Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisFrantz Fanon’s explosive Black Skin, White Masks is a merciless exposé of the psychological damage done by colonial rule across the world. Using Fanon’s incisive analytical abilities to expose the consequences of colonialism on the psyches of colonized peoples, it is both a crucial text in post-colonial theory, and a lesson in the power of analytical skills to reveal the realities that hide beneath the surface of things. Fanon was himself part of a colonized nation – Martinique – and grew up with the values and beliefs of French culture imposed upon him, while remaining relegated to an inferior status in society. Qualifying as a psychiatrist in France before working in Algeria (a French colony subject to brutal repression), his own experiences granted him a sharp insight into the psychological problems associated with colonial rule. Like any good analytical thinker, Fanon’s particular skill was in breaking things down and joining dots. His analysis of colonial rule exposed its implicit assumptions – and how they were replicated in colonised populations – allowing Fanon to unpick the hidden reasons behind his own conflicted psychological make up, and those of his patients. Unflinchingly clear-sighted in doing so, Black Skin White Masks remains a shocking read today.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Frantz Fanon? What does Black Skin, White Masks Say? Why does Black Skin, White Masks Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisMany still consider Ludwig Wittgenstein’s 1953 Philosophical Investigations to be one of the breakthrough works of twentieth-century philosophy. The book sets out a radically new conception of philosophy itself, and demonstrates all the attributes of a fine analytical mind. Taking an argument from Plato and subjecting it to detailed (and very clear) analysis, Wittgenstein shows his understanding of how the sequence and function of differing parts of a highly-complex argument can be broken down and assessed. In so doing, he reaches a logical position of simultaneous agreement and disagreement with Plato’s philosophical position. Philosophical Investigations is also a powerful example of the skill of interpretation. Philosophical problems often arise from confusions in the use of language – and the way to solve these problems, Wittgenstein posits, is by clarifying language use. He argues that philosophers must study ordinary uses of language and examine how people use it as a tool in their everyday lives. In this highly-interpretative way, the meaning of a word or sentence becomes relative to the context (people, culture, community) in which it is used. Rather than debate abstract problems, Wittgenstein urges philosophers to concern themselves with ordinary life and the concrete situations in which humans find themselves.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Ludwig Wittgenstein? What does Philosophical Investigations Say? Why does Philosophical Investigations Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisA Room of One's Own is a very clear example of how creative thinkers connect and present things in novel ways. Based on the text of a talk given by Virginia Woolf at an all-female Cambridge college, Room considers the subject of 'women and fiction.' Woolf’s approach is to ask why, in the early 20th century, literary history presented so few examples of canonically 'great' women writers. The common prejudices of the time suggested this was caused by (and proof of) women's creative and intellectual inferiority to men. Woolf argued instead that it was to do with a very simple fact: across the centuries, male-dominated society had systematically prevented women from having the educational opportunities, private spaces and economic independence to produce great art. At a time when 'art' was commonly considered to be a province of the mind that had no relation to economic circumstances, this was a novel proposal. More novel, though, was Woolf's manner of arguing and proving her contentions: through a fictional account of the limits placed on even the most privileged women in everyday existence. An impressive early example of cultural materialism, A Room of One's Own is an exemplary encapsulation of creative thinking.Table of ContentsWays In to the Text Who was Virginia Woolf? What does A Room of One's Own Say? Why does A Room of One's Own Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisHannah Arendt’s 1958 The Human Condition was an impassioned philosophical reconsideration of the goals of being human. In its arguments about the kind of lives we should lead and the political engagement we should strive for, Arendt’s interpretative skills come to the fore, in a brilliant display of what high-level interpretation can achieve for critical thinking. Good interpretative thinkers are characterised by their ability to clarify meanings, question accepted definitions and posit good, clear definitions that allow their other critical thinking skills to take arguments deeper and further than most. In many ways, The Human Condition is all about definitions. Arendt’s aim is to lay out an argument for political engagement and active participation in society as the highest goals of human life; and to this end she sets about defining a hierarchy of ways of living a “vita activa,” or active life. The book sets about distinguishing between our different activities under the categories of “labor”, “work”, and “action” – each of which Arendt carefully redefines as a different level of active engagement with the world. Following her clear and careful laying out of each word’s meaning, it becomes hard to deny her argument for the life of “action” as the highest human goal.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Hannah Arendt? What does The Human Condition Say? Why does The Human Condition Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisIn his 1997 work Guns, Germs and Steel, Jared Diamond marshals evidence from five continents and across 13,000 years of human history in an attempt to answer the question of why that history unfolded so differently in various parts of the globe. His results offer new explanations for why the unequal divisions of power and wealth so familiar to us today came into existence – and have persisted.Balancing materials drawn from a vast range of sources, addressing core problems that have fascinated historians, anthropologists, biologists and geographers alike – and blending his analysis to create a compelling narrative that became an international best-seller and reached a broad general market – required a mastery of the critical thinking skill of reasoning that few other scholars can rival. Diamond’s reasoning skills allow him to persuade his readers of the value of his interdisciplinary approach and produce well-structured arguments that keep them turning pages even as he refocuses his analysis from one disparate example to another. Diamond adds to that a spectacular ability to grasp the meaning of the available evidence produced by scholars in those widely different disciplines – making Guns, Germs and Steel equally valuable as an exercise in high-level interpretation. Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who is Jared Diamond? What does Guns, Germs & Steel: The Fate of Human Societies Say? Why does Guns, Germs & Steel: The Fate of Human Societies Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisOne of the primary qualities of good creative thinking is an intellectual freedom to think outside of the box. Good creative thinkers resist orthodox ideas, take new lines of enquiry, and generally come at problems from the kinds of angles almost no one else could. And, what is more, when the ideas of creative thinkers are convincing, they can reshape an entire topic, and change the orthodoxy for good. Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s 2007 bestseller The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable is precisely such a book: an entertaining, polemical, creative attack on how people in general, and economic experts in particular view the possibility of catastrophic events. Taleb writes with rare creative verve for someone who is also an expert in mathematics, finance, and epistemology (the philosophy of knowledge), and he martials all his skills to turn standard reasoning inside out. His central point is that far from being unimportant, extremely rare events are frequently the most important ones of all: it is highly improbable, but highly consequential occurrences – what he calls Black Swans – that have shaped history most. As a result, Taleb concludes, improbability is not a reason to act as if a possible event does not matter. Rather, it should inspire the opposite reaction.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Nassim Nicholas Taleb? What does The Black Swan: the Impact of the Highly Improbable Say? Why does The Black Swan: the Impact of the Highly Improbable Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisThe work of memory researchers Alan Baddeley and Graham Hitch is a prime example of the ways in which good critical thinkers approach questions and the problems they raise. In the 1960s, researchers into human memory began to understand memory as comprising not one, but two systems. The first was a short-term system handling information for mere seconds. The second was a long-term system capable of managing information indefinitely. They also discovered, however, that short-term memory was not simply a ‘filing cabinet,’ as many had thought, but was actively working on cognitive – or mental – tasks. This is how the phrase “working memory” developed. The hypothesis remained unproven, however, presenting Baddeley and Hitch with the problem of working out how to produce definitive evidence that short term memory was a working system that actively manipulated and processed information. They responded by designing a series of ten experiments aimed at showing just this – presenting the results in their 1974 article, ‘Working memory.’ The research was a masterpiece of problem-solving that proved revelatory. The authors not only generated new solutions and made sound decisions between alternative possibilities – they also showed that short-term memory is indeed an active system responsible for information processing and managing, while also influencing attention, reasoning, reading comprehension and learning.While their work has since been refined by others, Baddeley and Hitch’s problem-solving approach helped to create the dominant understanding of working memory that underpins psychological research throughout the world today.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who were Alan Baddeley and Graham Hitch? What does Working Memory Say? Why does Working Memory Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisOur Common Future is a joint work produced in 1987 by a United Nations commission headed by former Norwegian Prime Minister, Gro Brundtland. Also known as The Brundtland Report, it offers a classic approach to problem solving by first asking a productive question. How do we protect the world we live in for future generations, while at the same time stimulating economic and social development right now? The solution the work proposes is “sustainable development”, defined in the report as humanity’s ability “to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The key conclusion the report came to – that we need long-term strategies to manage the earth’s natural resources – proved to be so universally welcomed it introduced the term “sustainability” into the everyday language of international politics. Solving the problem of workable sustainable development became a hot topic, leading to the birth of a new academic discipline, environmental economics. The book offered a solution to the problem of ensuring sustainable development by highlighting the critical importance of international cooperation.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who is Gro Brundtland? What does Our Common Future Say? Why does Our Common Future Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisIn The Night Battles, Carlo Ginzburg does more than introduce his readers to a novel group of supposed witches – the Benandanti, from the northern Italian province of Friulia. He also invents and deploys new and creative ways of tackling his source material that allow him to move beyond their limitations. Witchcraft documents are notoriously tricky sources – produced by elites with fixed views, they are products of questioning designed to prove or disprove guilt, rather than understand the subtleties of belief, and are very often the products of torture. Ginzburg placed great stress on variations in the evidence of the Benandanti over time to reveal changing patterns of belief, and also focused on the concept of ‘reading against the text’ – essentially looking as much at what is absent from the record as at what is present in it, and attempting to understand what the absences mean. His work not only pioneered the creation of a new school of historical study – ‘microhistory’ – it is also a great example of the creative thinking skills of connecting things together in an original way, producing novel explanations for existing evidence, and redefining an issue so as to see it in a new light.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Carlo Ginzburg? What does The Night Battles Say? Why does The Night Battles Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisMichelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness is an unflinching dissection of the racial biases built into the American prison system. Named after the laws that enforced racial segregation in the southern United States until the mid-1960s, The New Jim Crow argues that while America is now legally a colorblind society – treating all races equally under the law – many factors combine to build profound racial weighting into the legal system. The US now has the world’s highest rate of incarceration, and a disproportionate percentage of the prison population is comprised of African-American men. Alexander’s argument is that different legal factors have combined to mean both that African-Americans are more likely to be targeted by police, and to receive long jail sentences for their crimes. While many of Alexander’s arguments and statistics are to be found in other books and authors’ work, The New Jim Crow is a masterful example of the reasoning skills that communicate arguments persuasively. Alexander’s skills are those fundamental to critical thinking reasoning: organizing evidence, examining other sides of the question, and synthesizing points to create an overall argument that is as watertight as it is persuasive.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was Michelle Alexander? What does The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness Say? Why does The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisToni Morrison’s Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination is a seminal piece of literary criticism, and a masterclass in the critical thinking skill of interpretation. Interpretation plays a vital role in critical thinking: it focuses on interrogating accepted meanings and laying down clear definitions on which a strong argument can be built. Both history and literary history in the US have frequently revolved around understanding how Americans define themselves and each other, and Morrison’s work seeks to investigate, question, and redefine one of the central concepts in American history and American literary history: color.. Morrison turned to the classics of American literature to ask how authors had chosen to define the terms ‘black’ and ‘white.’ Instead of accepting traditional interpretations of these works, Morrison examined the way in which ‘whiteness’ defines itself through ‘blackness,’ and vice versa. Black bondage and the myths of black inferiority and savagery, she showed, allowed white America to indulge its own defining myths – viewing itself as free, civilized, and innocent. A classic of subtle and incisive interpretation, Playing in the Dark shows just how crucial and how complex simple-looking definitions can be.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who is Toni Morrison? What does Playing in the Dark Say? Why does Playing in the Dark Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisIf you are a leader struggling with problems relating to overwhelm, lack of confidence, negative mindset or feeling an impostor, you have just picked up the book which will give you a whole new level of understanding as to what is happening for you psychologically.

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Book SynopsisKindertherapeuten, psychologen, psychiaters en pedagogen laten zich de laatst jaren steeds meer inspireren door de cognitief georiënteerde gedragstherapieën. De rationeelemotieve therapie (RET) is zeer praktisch gericht en levert een rijkdom aan gevoels, gedrags en cognitieve interventies. Uit de knoop is het eerste omvangrijke Nederlandstalige boek dat speciaal geschreven is voor toepassingen bij kinderen, jeugdigen en hun ouders.De praktijk van de therapie staat in dit boek centraal. Het is een handleiding waarmee een cognitieve gedragstherapie vorm gegeven kan worden. Het boek biedt voor ervaren professionals de mogelijkheid tot herstructurering van hun sessies. Zij vinden in de talloze voorbeelden en dialogen nieuwe wegen om hun cliëntencontacten te intensiveren. Voor professionals met minder ervaring op dit gebied biedt het boek een stap voor stap benadering om een volledige therapie op te bouwen.

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Book SynopsisAre you kinder to others than you are to yourself? More than a thousand research studies show the benefits of being a supportive friend to yourself, especially in times of need. This science-based workbook offers a step-by-step approach to breaking free of harsh self-judgments and impossible standards in order to cultivate emotional well-being. In a convenient large-size format, the book is based on the authors' groundbreaking eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, which has helped tens of thousands of people worldwide. It is packed with guided meditations (with audio downloads); informal practices to do anytime, anywhere; exercises; and vivid stories of people using the techniques to address relationship stress, weight and body image issues, health concerns, anxiety, and other common problems. The seeds of self-compassion already lie within you--learn how you can uncover this powerful inner resource and transform your life. See also Teaching the Mindful Self-CTrade Review"Drs. Neff and Germer are the world’s leading authorities on self-compassion. They show readers in simple, down-to-earth steps how to become more confident, less self-critical, and kinder to themselves. It feels like they are with you as warm and wise guides in every page of this book. Truly a gem."--Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Resilient "Drs. Neff and Germer have led the field in researching and articulating the transformative practices of Mindful Self-Compassion, and tens of thousands of people have been trained in their approach. Now you have in your hands a workbook that can guide your journey into profound healing and freedom; it provides a pathway that is accessible, clear, and rich in its depth. Please give yourself the gift of this book and share it with others--these teachings will serve many awakening hearts."--Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge "From their extensive insight and experience, Drs. Neff and Germer provide a friendly, easy-to-use workbook. Its powerful exercises will help you uncover your innate capacity to hold yourself--and the world around you--with compassion. Whether or not you take a formal Mindful Self-Compassion course, using this workbook can effect profound change in your life."--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Love "Mindful Self-Compassion has made me far more resilient--when a storm hits, I float on the surface of the rough sea and wait for it to pass, rather than thrashing around trying to outswim it. I am able to find a nugget of joy every day, no matter how small. This workbook encourages a deeper understanding and experience of MSC. I recommend it to everyone."--Heather R., Hampshire, United Kingdom -'Be gentle with yourself.'…A chaplain mentor gave me these cherished words shortly after I began my first full-time chaplain position, post-residency. By now, this phrase has become like a trusted friend that provides support in times of stress. This phrase serves as a sort of summary of the message of [ital]The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook[/ital]….I would recommend this book, pretty much without reservation, to anyone. This book and its perspective was timely for me before the COVID-19 pandemic, and I can say it is appropriate now more than ever.--Association of Professional Chaplains Resource Reviews, 10/1/2021Table of Contents Introduction: How to Approach This Workbook 1. What Is Self-Compassion? 2. What Self-Compassion Is Not 3. The Benefits of Self-Compassion 4. The Physiology of Self-Criticism and Self-Compassion 5. The Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion 6. Mindfulness 7. Letting Go of Resistance 8. Backdraft 9. Developing Loving-Kindness 10. Loving-Kindness for Ourselves 11. Self-Compassionate Motivation 12. Self-Compassion and Our Bodies 13. Stages of Progress 14. Living Deeply 15. Being There for Others without Losing Ourselves 16. Meeting Difficult Emotions 17. Self-Compassion and Shame 18. Self-Compassion in Relationships 19. Self-Compassion for Caregivers 20. Self-Compassion and Anger in Relationships 21. Self-Compassion and Forgiveness 22. Embracing the Good 23. Self-Appreciation 24. Taking It Forward Practices and Exercises Resources List of Audio Files Audio downloads: 1. Self-Compassion Break (5:20; Kristin Neff) 2. Self-Compassion Break (12:21; Christopher Germer) 3. Affectionate Breathing (21:28; Kristin Neff) 4. Affectionate Breathing (18:24; Christopher Germer) 5. Loving-Kindness for a Loved One (17:08; Kristin Neff) 6. Loving-Kindness for a Loved One (14:47; Christopher Germer) 7. Finding Loving-Kindness Phrases (23:02; Christopher Germer) 8. Loving-Kindness for Ourselves (20:40; Christopher Germer) 9. Compassionate Body Scan (23:55; Kristin Neff) 10. Compassionate Body Scan (43:36; Christopher Germer) 11. Giving and Receiving Compassion (20:48; Kristin Neff) 12. Giving and Receiving Compassion (21:20; Christopher Germer) 13. Working with Difficult Emotions (16:01; Kristin Neff) 14. Working with Difficult Emotions (16:09; Christopher Germer) 15. Compassionate Friend (18:09; Kristin Neff) 16. Compassionate Friend (15:05; Christopher Germer) 17. Compassion with Equanimity (14:38; Christopher Germer)

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Book SynopsisJoseph LeDoux argues that ideas like the self are increasingly barriers to discovery and understanding. He offers a new framework, theorizing four realms of existence—bodily, neural, cognitive, and conscious. Together, these four realms operate continuously as an “ensemble of being” to make humans who and what we are.Trade ReviewLeDoux’s aim is to provide a new theory of being human by dividing our evolutionary past into four realms: biological at the bottom, then neurobiological, cognitive and conscious…Along the way are excellent accounts of the evolution of brain structures and cognitive abilities. -- Susan Blackmore * New Scientist *[LeDoux] suggests that there are four basic varieties of life on Earth: biological, neurobiological, cognitive and conscious. The book provides an in-depth description of these realms (I found the cognitive one especially thought-provoking) and describes how they evolved. -- Liad Mudrik * Nature *A rigorously scientific yet eminently readable exploration of what it means to be human…[LeDoux] delves into complex notions of personality and the self, the construction of internal narratives, and memory, elegantly making the case for the emergent properties of the mind without recourse to an undetectable soul or reducing the complexity of human existence to merely physical factors. The result is a finely wrought, thought-provoking feast for the mind. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *Joseph LeDoux is one of the most influential researchers and engaging writers in contemporary neuroscience. In The Four Realms of Existence, LeDoux takes the reader on an eye-opening journey into some of the most profound mysteries of mind and brain. Full of provocative ideas and startling insights, this captivating book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the basis of human experience. -- Daniel L. Schacter, author of The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and RemembersJoe LeDoux is a leading light in the neuroscience of consciousness, and his new book is fascinating, engaging, and provocative. He proposes that consciousness is a kind of story that the brain tells itself, and he backs up this intriguing proposal with a wealth of evidence, including many discoveries of his own. Well worth reading. -- Anil Seth, author of Being You: A New Science of ConsciousnessLeDoux is a deep and synthetic thinker, aiming to advance our understanding of the mind in a way that is consistent with our best science and philosophy. His encyclopedic mastery of evolutionary biology, neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, and the philosophy of mind allows him to build a theory of mind that does justice to the theory of evolution. A terrific book! -- Owen Flanagan, author of How to Do Things with EmotionsOne of our great scientific storytellers, Joe LeDoux deftly exposes the insufficiencies of current understandings of self and personality to capture the totality of who and what a person is in this fascinating and deeply researched book on what it means to be human. -- Daniel J. Levitin, author of The Organized Mind and Successful Aging

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Book SynopsisIn the 1960s biologists and social scientists engaged in a public debate about human nature. The questionwhether humans are innately aggressive or cooperativeeventually receded, but the oppositional naturenurture binary created in the course of the debate left a lasting legacy that would underpin subsequent discussions of human behavior.Trade ReviewInformative, accessible, and filled with fascinating portraits of her large cast of characters, Weidman’s book makes an important contribution to our understanding of how ideas about nature and nurture were constructed, contested, and disseminated in the United States between the 1950s and 1980s. -- Glenn C. Altschuler * Psychology Today *Weidman deserves praise for her rigorous historiography. The book reads so well and smoothly that it could be approached by anyone…[An] excellent piece of scholarship. -- Alejandro Fábregas-Tejeda * H-Net Reviews *Weidman masterfully examines the quest for humankind’s innate, biological nature in the years following the Second World War. With compelling scientific storytelling, the author chronicles how charismatic individuals shaped selective scientific findings into a bloody vision of aggressive Homo sapiens in the public mind. It is as much a rich historical account as it is a cautionary tale, considering the virality of current distortions of science. -- B. Natterson-Horowitz * Quarterly Review of Biology *Nadine Weidman has written a brilliant and elegant book. If you’ve ever wondered about the real reasons human beings act one way or another—and why this search for our root instincts has maintained persistent prominence throughout time—you now have the ideal guide. -- Rebecca Lemov, author of Database of Dreams: The Lost Quest to Catalog HumanityWith exceptional scholarship and a compelling narrative, Nadine Weidman reveals how the science of an essentialized ‘human nature’ was constructed, popularized, and fought over in the 1950s through the 1980s. Focusing on the work of Konrad Lorenz, Ashley Montagu, Robert Ardrey, E. O. Wilson, and Ruth Hubbard, Weidman provides an important new understanding of the history of instinct, aggression, and ‘popular science.’ -- Andrew S. Winston, Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of Consumer Behaviour and Analytics provides a consumer behaviour textbook for the new marketing reality. In a world of Big Data, machine learning and artificial intelligence, this key text reviews the issues, research and concepts essential for navigating this new terrain. It demonstrates how we can use data-driven insight and merge this with insight from extant research to inform knowledge-driven decision-making.Adopting a practical and managerial lens, while also exploring the rich lineage of academic consumer research, this textbook approaches its subject from a refreshing and original standpoint. It contains numerous accessible examples, scenarios and exhibits, and condenses the disparate array of relevant work into a workable, coherent, synthesized and readable whole. Providing an effective tour of the concepts and ideas most relevant in the age of analytics-driven marketing (from data visualization to semiotics), the book concludes with an adaTrade Review'Consumer marketing is increasingly analytics driven, with data driven insight the core underpinning of many businesses. Consumer Behaviour and Analytics is a concise, inventive, original and accessible text that develops new approaches, concepts and structure to fit the new reality of analytics driven marketing. Linking new possibilities and approaches with existing academic consumer research, and grounded in examples and exhibits, this book is a ground-breaking and informative volume.'– Leigh Sparks, Professor of Retail Studies and Deputy Principal, University of Stirling, Scotland'The effects of Big Data, machine learning and AI on the terrain of marketing and consumer research have been seismic. Smith’s book provides a timely and concise review of this new landscape by demystifying analytics-driven concepts and methods whilst cross-referencing with more traditional fields of consumer knowledge. The book inventively integrates old and new concepts into a framework that will appeal to marketing practitioners and students alike. An absolutely essential read for anyone interested in a well-balanced understanding of contemporary consumer behaviour and analytics.' - Professor Andreas Chatzidakis, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKTable of ContentsList of figuresList of tablesPrefaceAcknowledgementsChapter 1 An introduction to consumer analyticsChapter 2 Purchase insight and the anatomy of transactionsChapter 3 Web and social activityChapter 4 Extant research, decision-making and exogenous cognitionChapter 5 Elemental features of consumer choice: needs, economics, deliberation and impulse.Chapter 6 Perceptual and communicative features of consumer choiceChapter 7 Individual and social features of consumptionChapter 8 Knowledge-driven marketing and the Modular Adaptive Dynamic SchematicIndex

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of this seminal work introduces students to social constructionism. Using a variety of examples from everyday experience and from existing research in areas such as personality, sexuality and health, it clearly explains the basic theoretical assumptions of social constructionism.Drawing on a range of empirical studies, the book clearly defines the various approaches to social constructionist theory and research and explores the theoretical and practical issues they raise. It presents and analyses key debates, such as the nature and status of knowledge, truth, reality, and the self, in an accessible style. The new edition has been updated with relevant and contemporary references to aid understanding of key theoretical and methodological issues. The author additionally utilises new illustrative examples from research and contemporary life, such as the #MeToo movement, BlackLivesMatter, and Post-Truth politics. The updated work has also been expanded to inclu

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Book SynopsisFrom the world-renowned authority and internationally bestselling author of The Highly Sensitive Person, comes an indispensable guide for the significant number of parents who are unusually attuned to their children.The Highly Sensitive Parent is the only book of its kind, written specifically for parents who think deeply about every issue affecting their kids, experiencing strong emotions as a result, and face unique stressors that do not impact parents without high sensitivity.Parenting is the most valuable and rewarding job in the world, and also one of the most challenging. This is especially true for highly sensitive people. The good news is that sensitivity can also be a parent's most valuable asset, leading to increased personal joy and a closer, happier relationship with their child.Dr Elaine Aron, world-renowned author of the classic The Highly Sensitive Person and other bestselling books on the trait of high sensitivity, has written an indispensable guide for these parents. DTrade Review‘This book is filled with validating, healing and empowering information about how to navigate one of the most important roles of our lives while being highly sensitive. It changed my life in the most healing and empowering ways.’Alanis Morissette Praise for The Highly Sensitive Person ‘I wept through almost every page of this book out of sheer self-recognition. To say this book changed my life would be an understatement. I am forever grateful to Elaine Aron.’ Alanis Morissette ‘Elaine Aron’s perceptive analysis of this fundamental dimension of human nature is must reading. Her balanced presentation suggests new paths for making sensitivity a blessing, not a handicap.’ Philip G. Zimbardo ‘Enlightening and empowering, this book is a wonderful gift to us all.’ Riane Eisler

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Book SynopsisWriting Empirical Research Reports: A Basic Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Ninth Edition, offers clear and practical guidance on how to write research proposals, reports, theses, and dissertations.The book describes the types of information that should be included, how this information should be expressed, and where various types of information should be placed within a research report. The organization is designed to walk students through all the elements required when writing an original research report for a class, for a thesis/dissertation, or for publication. Most guidelines are illustrated with examples from actual (and recent) research reports published in peer-reviewed journals across the social and behavioral sciences. The new edition includes fully updated examples and chapter exercises, expanded material on qualitative methods, significant new material on research ethics, and new content on online research including social media.Table of Contents1: Structuring a Research Report 2: Writing Simple Research Hypotheses 3: A Closer Look at Hypotheses 4: Writing Research Objectives and Questions 5: Writing Titles 6: Writing Introductions and Literature Reviews 7: Writing Definitions 8: Writing Assumptions, Limitations, and Delimitations 9: Writing Method Sections 10: Describing Experimental Methods 11: Writing Analysis and Results Sections 12: Writing Discussion Sections 13: Writing Abstracts 14: A Closer Look at Writing Reports of Qualitative or Mixed Methods Research 15: Preparing Reference Lists; Appendix A: A Checklist of Guidelines Appendix B: Thinking Straight and Writing That Way Appendix C: The Null Hypothesis and Significance Testing

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Book SynopsisThe essays collected in Situating Spirituality: Context, Practice, and Power examine not only individual engagements with spirituality, but they show how seemingly personal facets of spirituality, as well as definitions of spirituality itself, are deeply shaped by religious, cultural, and political contexts.Trade ReviewSituating Spirituality successfully, and imaginatively, captures the full breadth of scholarship on spirituality, in all its manifest diversity, making it a critical contribution to this burgeoning, if messy, field. * Galen Watts, Centre for Sociological Research, KU Leuven, Journal of the American Academy of Religion *The volume will be important for scholars interested in the idea that everything can be spiritual. * R. T. Cragun, The University of Tampa, CHOICE *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Contributors Introduction Eminently Social Spirituality: Context, Practice, and Power Brian Steensland, Jaime Kucinskas, Anna Sun Part One: Context 1. Social Practices and Cultural Contexts: Framework for the Study of Spirituality Nancy Ammerman 2. The Gods of Modern Spirituality Linda Woodhead 3. Fearful Asymmetry: Rethinking the Boundaries between Religion and Spirituality Anna Sun 4. Trumping the Devil! Engendering the Spirituality of the Marketplace within Africa and the African Diaspora Afe Adogame 5. Methodological Innovations for the Study of Spirituality Bradley Wright 6. Shifts in Spiritual and Religious Self-Perceptions in the First Year of College Alyssa N. Rochenbach 7. Spirituality among African Americans: Inter-Racial and Intra-Racial Differences across Followers of Various Religious Traditions Jason Shelton Part Two: Practice 8. The Micro-interactive Order of Spirituality Michael Pagis 9. Ecstasies: Or, the Limitations of Vanilla Spirituality Studies Melissa Wilcox 10. Textures of Spirituality in Rural Malawi Ann Swidler 11. Gifts, Weapons, and Values: The Language of Spirituality in 21st Century Central America Robert Brenneman Part Three: Power 12. Everything is Connected: Relocating Spiritual Power from Nature to Society Stef Aupers 13. Yoga Spirituality in the Context of U.S. Institutions Candy Gunther Brown 14. Training Spiritual Caregivers: Spirituality in Chaplaincy Programs in Theological Education Wendy Cage, Beth Stroud, Patrick K. Palmer, George Fitchett, Trace Haythorne, Casey Clevenger 15. Spirituality and Islam: Sufism in Indonesia Rachel Rinaldo 16. The Transmission of Spirituality in Broader Landscapes of Power Jaime Kucinskas Conclusion 17. Three Questions About Spirituality: Its Meaning, Influence, and Future Brian Steensland Index

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Book SynopsisC. Wright Mills’s 1959 book The Sociological Imagination is widely regarded as one of the most influential works of post-war sociology. At its heart, the work is a closely reasoned argument about the nature and aims of sociology, one that sets out a manifesto and roadmap for the field. Its wide acceptance and popular reception is a clear demonstration of the rhetorical power of Wright’s strong reasoning skills. In critical thinking, reasoning involves the creation of an argument that is strong, balanced, and, of course, persuasive. In Mills’s case, this core argument makes a case for what he terms the “sociological imagination”, a particular quality of mind capable of analyzing how individual lives fit into, and interact with, social structures. Only by adopting such an approach, Mills argues, can sociologists see the private troubles of individuals as the social issues they really are. Allied to this central argument are supporting arguments for the need for sociology to maintain its independence from corporations and governments, and for social scientists to steer away from ‘high theory’ and focus on the real difficulties of everyday life. Carefully organized, watertight and persuasive, The Sociological Imagination exemplifies reasoned argument at its best.Table of ContentsWays in to the Text Who was C. Wright Mills? What does The Sociological Imagination Say? Why does The Sociological Imagination Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited

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Book SynopsisTraining is both a teaching and a learning experience, and just about everyone has had that experience. Training involves acquiring knowledge and skills. This newly acquired training information is meant to be applicable to specific activities, tasks, and jobs. In modern times, where jobs are increasingly more complex, training workers to perform successfully is of more importance than ever. The range of contexts in which training is required includes industrial, corporate, military, artistic, and sporting, at all levels from assembly line to executive function. The required training can take place in a variety of ways and settings, including the classroom, the laboratory, the studio, the playing field, and the work environment itself.The general goal of this book is to describe the current state of research on training using cognitive psychology to build a complete empirical and theoretical picture of the training process. The book focuses on training cognition, as opposed tTrade Review"The book provides a useful and compelling intersection of theoretical laboratory-based cognitive psychology and real-world education, training, and performance dynamics. It will be of interest to cognitive psychologists, industrial-organizational psychologists, and managers involved in training and performance issues. Summing Up: Highly recommended." - G.C. Gamst, University of La Verne, USA in CHOICE"Training Cognition offers a compelling example of how to apply the science of learning to the design of training for job-related tasks. If you are interested in principles of training that are based on empirical research evidence and grounded in cognitive theory, then this book belongs on your bookshelf." - Richard E. Mayer, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, USATable of ContentsA.F. Healy, L.E. Bourne, Jr., Introduction: Training and its Cognitive Underpinnings. A.F. Healy, V.I. Schneider, L.E. Bourne, Jr., Empirically Valid Principles of Training. A.F. Healy, L.E. Bourne, Jr., Basic Research on Training Principles. C.D. Wickens, Hutchins, Carolan, Cumming, Attention and Cognitive Resource Load in Training Strategies. R.W. Proctor, M. Yamaguchi, J. Miles, Acquisition and Transfer of Basic Skill Components. E. Heggestad, B. Clegg, Goh, Gutzwiller, How Cognitive Ability and Automation Influence Training Performance and Transfer. S. Goldberg, P. Durlach, Conducting Technology-Based Applied Training Research. W.D. Raymond, A.F. Healy, L.E. Bourne, Jr., A New Taxonomy for Training. C. Gonzalez, Cognitive Models of Training Principles and the Instance-Based Learning Tool. C.J. Buck-Gengler, W.D. Raymond, A.F. Healy, L.E. Bourne, Jr., Modeling Cognitive Tasks in IMPRINT. B. Fornberg, W.D. Raymond, C.J. Buck-Gengler, A.F. Healy, Best, L.E. Bourne, Jr., Evaluation and Comparison of Models of Human Performance During Training. M. Jones, L.E. Bourne, Jr., A.F. Healy, A Compact Mathematical Model for Predicting the Effectiveness of Training. M.A. McDaniel, Put the SPRINT in Knowledge Training: Training with SPacing, Retrieval, and INTerleaving I. Barshi, L. Loukopoulos, Training for Real-World Job Performance. Lohse, L.E. Bourne, Jr., Cognitive Retraining Following Acquired Brain Injury. L.E. Bourne, Jr., A.F. Healy, Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisIdeal for graduate students and more seasoned qualitative researchers, this is the first guide to writing and publishing in a range of both scholarly and popular formats--from journal articles and monographs to op-eds and fictional works. Award-winning author Patricia Leavy covers everything from how to develop a unique writer's voice to how to craft a successful book proposal, understand a publishing contract, establish relationships with editors, and much more. The book is filled with effective tools for using data and theory in different genres of writing, building a profile as a scholar, and getting research findings out into the world. Instructive features throughout include âœdos and donâts, writing prompts, annotated sample letters and proposals, excerpts from published works, and end-of-chapter writing activities.

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Book SynopsisThe Psychology of Golf Performance under Pressure offers contemporary, research-informed information regarding the key psychological factors affecting golf development and performance under pressure. Through the authors' substantive expertise all of whom are notable scholars and/or practitioners in the field of golf psychology the text provides a highly accessible real world application of theory to practice, through the provision of evidence-based guidance regarding how to maximise golf performance under pressure.Golf is a sport that has embraced sport psychology, with many of the highest ranked players in the world (male and female) openly working with a sport psychologist and advocating their importance. As a result, an increasing number of high-profile practitioners are working full-time within the sport around the world, encouraging trainee sport psychology practitioners to pursue their career within golf. Accordingly, there is an ever-increasing demand for hiTable of Contents1. Using Positive Psychology and Character Strengths to Support Golfers’ Development and Longevity within the Game2. Cognitive Behavioural Psychological Techniques to Enhance Golf Performance under Pressure3. "I Must get the Ball in the Hole": The Effective Use of REBT for Golfers4. Acceptance-Based Approaches for Optimal Performance Experiences5. Engendering an Environment for the Optimal Development of Golfers6. The Role of Parent(s) in Developing Golf Expertise7. Deliberate Practice for Golf Learning and Training8. Transitions Across a Golf Career9. Developing Expert Visual Attentional Control for Optimal Golf Performance under Pressure10. Developing a Challenge-State Environment for Optimal Pressurized Golf Performance11. Developing Resilience for Golf Performance12. Achieving Flow and Clutch States in Golf when Performing under Pressure13. Understanding and Preventing Choking under Pressure in Golf14. Mental Health in Golf

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Book SynopsisUsed worldwide in assessment and professional certification contexts, computerized adaptive testing (CAT) offers a powerful means to measure individual differences or make classifications. This authoritative work provides a complete how-to guide for planning and implementing an effective CAT to create a test unique to each person in real time.

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Book SynopsisThe idea of the self is immediately familiar to everyone, yet elusive to define and understand. From pioneering researcher Roy F. Baumeister, this volume synthesizes a vast body of knowledge to provide a panoramic view of the human self--how it develops and functions, why it exists, and what problems it encounters on the journey through life. What are the benefits of self-knowledge, and how attainable is it? Do we have one self, or many? What is the relationship of self and society? In 28 concise chapters, Baumeister explains complex concepts with clarity and insight. He reveals the central role played by the self in enabling both individuals and cultures to thrive.Trade Review“Not since William James has anyone contributed more to the study of the self than Roy Baumeister. Trenchant and insightful, this book integrates an enormously broad and interdisciplinary literature to offer a novel take on what makes us who we are. As Baumeister convincingly shows, it is our social and cultural nature that has given us a self, and this guides what our selves are ultimately for.”--Steven J. Heine, PhD, Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Social and Cultural Psychology, University of British Columbia, Canada “Before Baumeister’s analysis of the self, I found myself telling my students that whenever you see 'self followed by a hyphen' (e.g., self-efficacy, self-esteem, self-control), hold on to your wallet. Baumeister’s brilliant book shows us how the self only makes sense as a product of the culture it lives in, how it changes over epochs, how difficult it is to 'know thyself,' and, most important, the indispensable reality of the self.”--Martin E. P. Seligman, PhD, Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology, Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania "Baumeister is the world’s leading expert on the self. He provides a new model of the self and offers a staggering amount of evidence that supports this framework. This book is unique in its breadth and depth. It touches on human development, culture, motivation, interpersonal relationships, psychopathology, decision making, self-esteem, stress and coping, and personality. This masterful, comprehensive volume will guide the future scientific study of the self, and will be wonderful for use in undergraduate or graduate seminars."--C. Nathan DeWall, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky-Table of ContentsI. The Remarkable Human Self 1. What Is the Self? 2. The Self in Social Context 3. How the Modern Western Self Took Shape 4. Different Societies Make Different Kinds of Selves 5. Four Pitfalls of Self Theories: No Self, Multiple Selves, Authentic True Selves, and Self-Actualization II. Why Do We Have Selves? 6. Some Beginnings of Self 7. How Baby Grows Up to Have a Working Self 8. Human Groups Need (and Shape) Selves 9. Moral Reputation as a Foundation of Self 10. The Unity Project: The Unfinished Business of Stitching the Self Together III. Know Thyself 11. Self-Awareness 12. What Sort of Knowledge Is Self-Knowledge? 13. Why Know Thyself? 14. Building Self-Knowledge: How People Learn about Themselves 15. Self-Esteem 16. Accuracy and Illusion in Self-Beliefs IV. The Self as Active Agent 17. The Self in Action 18. Self-Regulation and Self-Control 19. Decision Making, Autonomy, and Free Will V. The Self in Relation to Others 20. The Interpersonal Self 21. The Self as Group Member 22. Self-Presentation 23. Self as Close Relationship Partner VI. Problems of Self 24. Problems of the Modern Self 25. The Stress of Self, and Some Escape Routes 26. Selves and Mental Illness 27. The Deep Puzzle of Self-Defeating Behavior 28. Ways the Mind Can Organize Self-Beliefs Epilogue. The Self: A Summary

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Book SynopsisThe election of an unabashedly patriarchal man as US President was a shock for many—despite decades of activism on gender inequalities and equal rights, how could it come to this? What is it about patriarchy that seems to make it so resilient and resistant to change? Undoubtedly it endures in part because some people benefit from the unequal advantages it confers. But is that enough to explain its stubborn persistence? In this highly original and persuasively argued book, Carol Gilligan and Naomi Snider put forward a different view: they argue that patriarchy persists because it serves a psychological function. By requiring us to sacrifice love for the sake of hierarchy, patriarchy protects us from the vulnerability of loving and becomes a defense against loss. Uncovering the powerful psychological mechanisms that underpin patriarchy, the authors show how forces beyond our awareness may be driving a politics that otherwise seems inexplicable.Trade Review“Taking on the long brewing battle between true democracy and the pervasive ‘ghost’ of patriarchy, this compact book exists in a category of its own. The voices of its authors are accessible, incisive and engaging—the perfect book to launch almost any conversation about our current messy psycho-political times.”Jill Gentile, author, Feminine Law: Freud, Free Speech, and the Voice of Desire “An original and powerful analysis of patriarchy; there is a freshness and vitality to the authors’ approach. Why Does Patriarchy Persist? should be compulsory reading in every discipline from law to literature, for it offers a framework in which numerous dilemmas, both practical and psychological, might be resolved.”Terri Apter, Newnham College, Cambridge"There are books that do what they set out to do: they make their points clearly, they argue something new, they uncover something for us. Carol Gilligan and Naomi Snider’s new book, Why Does Patriarchy Persist?, does more than that. It is a spark. It is something like a book-length speech act, both illocutionary and perlocutionary: in speaking, the authors bring their thesis into being, and with it a host of possibilities come alive within us. As we read, we believe intimately that what they say is so. We feel it and see it in our own lives; it cannot but leap up within us."The Public Seminar "Dr. Gilligan’s writing may frustrate because of its swirl of literary, personal and clinical anecdotes. There can be tangles and snarls of language. You might get lost in its allusions and references, particularly if you’re not up-to-date on your Sophocles, Old Testament tales or Woolf. But her voice on the page is as it is in real life: warm and inviting. Democracy, she said, is like love. It only works if everyone has a voice. Dr. Gilligan’s new book continues to try and universalize the intimate." New York TimesTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction 1 Part 1 17 The Puzzle 17 The First Clue: An Association to Loss 25 Resistance 32 Loss 45 The Three Discoveries 72 A Summary 89 Part 2 91 Knowing This, Then What? 91 Finding Resonance, Repairing Ruptures 119 Leaving Patriarchy 121 Where Then Do We Stand? 134 Notes 146 Index 160

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Book Synopsis'A must have for your happiness toolkit' STEVEN BARTLETTFrom the creators of the inspirational Instagram account @wearefeelgoodclub, comes a guide to helping you navigate your way through life's positive and challenging situations.Successful entrepreneurs Aimie and Kiera share their trademark of inspiring quotes alongside the wisdom that enabled them to overcome tough moments.Continuing their mission of wanting to make people feel good through positivity, love and normalising the way that we share how we feel. They want o make people feel good in a positive way, and also help us all open up about how we're truly feeling. They want you to make yourself feel good, as well as help you balance your feelings when you're not at your bestHelping you navigate your way through:Your happiness above everything.When everything goes wrong.Letting go of bad sh*t.Being proud of yourself.Not comparing yourself with others.Recognising what's important.It's time to join the Feel Good Club

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Book SynopsisSpirituality is in the spotlight. While levels of religious belief and observance are declining in much of the Western world, the number of people who identify as spiritual but not religious is on the rise. Practices such as yoga, meditation, and pilgrimage are surging in popularity. Wellness regimes offer practitioners a lexicon of spirituality and an array of spiritual experiences. Commentators talk of a new spiritual awakening after religion. And global mobility is generating hybrid practices that blur the lines between religion and spirituality. The essays collected in Situating Spirituality: Context, Practice, and Power examine not only individual engagements with spirituality, but they show how seemingly personal facets of spirituality, as well as definitions of spirituality itself, are deeply shaped by religious, cultural, and political contexts. The volume is explicitly cross-national and comparative. The contributors are leading scholars of major global regions: North America,Trade ReviewSituating Spirituality successfully, and imaginatively, captures the full breadth of scholarship on spirituality, in all its manifest diversity, making it a critical contribution to this burgeoning, if messy, field. * Galen Watts, Centre for Sociological Research, KU Leuven, Journal of the American Academy of Religion *The volume will be important for scholars interested in the idea that everything can be spiritual. * R. T. Cragun, The University of Tampa, CHOICE *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Contributors Introduction Eminently Social Spirituality: Context, Practice, and Power Brian Steensland, Jaime Kucinskas, Anna Sun Part One: Context 1. Social Practices and Cultural Contexts: Framework for the Study of Spirituality Nancy Ammerman 2. The Gods of Modern Spirituality Linda Woodhead 3. Fearful Asymmetry: Rethinking the Boundaries between Religion and Spirituality Anna Sun 4. Trumping the Devil! Engendering the Spirituality of the Marketplace within Africa and the African Diaspora Afe Adogame 5. Methodological Innovations for the Study of Spirituality Bradley Wright 6. Shifts in Spiritual and Religious Self-Perceptions in the First Year of College Alyssa N. Rochenbach 7. Spirituality among African Americans: Inter-Racial and Intra-Racial Differences across Followers of Various Religious Traditions Jason Shelton Part Two: Practice 8. The Micro-interactive Order of Spirituality Michael Pagis 9. Ecstasies: Or, the Limitations of Vanilla Spirituality Studies Melissa Wilcox 10. Textures of Spirituality in Rural Malawi Ann Swidler 11. Gifts, Weapons, and Values: The Language of Spirituality in 21st Century Central America Robert Brenneman Part Three: Power 12. Everything is Connected: Relocating Spiritual Power from Nature to Society Stef Aupers 13. Yoga Spirituality in the Context of U.S. Institutions Candy Gunther Brown 14. Training Spiritual Caregivers: Spirituality in Chaplaincy Programs in Theological Education Wendy Cage, Beth Stroud, Patrick K. Palmer, George Fitchett, Trace Haythorne, Casey Clevenger 15. Spirituality and Islam: Sufism in Indonesia Rachel Rinaldo 16. The Transmission of Spirituality in Broader Landscapes of Power Jaime Kucinskas Conclusion 17. Three Questions About Spirituality: Its Meaning, Influence, and Future Brian Steensland Index

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Book SynopsisRecent social and political psychological research indicates that increased access to ancestry testing has strengthened the notion of genetic essentialism among some groups, or the idea that our biology ties us to particular ethnic identities. This can boost a sense of cultural pride and prosocial behaviors among communities that are perceived to be similar. In the worst-case scenarios, however, this phenomenon can contribute to deeper social woes like misinformation, anti-science agendas, and even social hatred among those who believe in racial superiority. Using research from both the social sciences and the genetics literature as support, Ancestry Reimagined establishes realistic expectations about what we can learn from our DNA as a foundation for examining the psychological impact of ancestry testing, including the differences between how this information is perceived versus its reality. With this book, Dr. Kampourakis flexes his muscles as an esteemed interdisciplinary science edTrade ReviewA fascinating and personal journey into the complex relationship between ancestry, ethnicity and identity. Kampourakis' book provides food for thought for anyone curious about what genetic ancestry tests actually measure and what, if anything, we can learn from their results. * Iain Mathieson, Department of Genetics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania *Ancestry Reimagined is an urgently needed book. It explains how modern misconceptions of genetic determinism are becoming mixed into notions of race essentialism to create confusions of identity that are being commercially monetised. While genomics has immense potential to elucidate human origins and history, this book is a splendidly clear corrective to some of its scientific, technological and societal misuses and misunderstandings. * Philip Ball, science writer and author of How To Grow a Human *I have more sympathy for DNA testing than does Kostas Kampourakis - if people seek slightly bizarre information about themselves, why not? Many might value such an exploration. Nonetheless, he convincingly shows the distortions, emotional tangles, politically dicey inferences, and plain silliness that test misuse can entail. Ancestry Re-Imagined is clear, elegant, engaged, and absorbing; no one will misunderstand genetic ancestry testing after reading it. * Jennifer Hochschild, Henry LaBarre Jayne Professor of Government, Harvard University, and author of Genomic Politics (OUP) *Genetic essentialism is at the root of many of our societal problems. Kampourakis brilliantly dissects misconceptions concerning modern genetic ancestry testing, notions of socially defined race and ethnicity, and how it impacts individuals' understandings of themselves and their families. This is done in an engaging style. A must read. * Joseph L. Graves Jr, Professor of Biological Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University and author of Racism, Not Race (with Alan Goodman) *Who do you think you are? In today's world of identity politics, finding your roots has never seemed so important. You'd think your DNA would have answers to all your questions. That's science, right? But as Kostas Kampourakis shows in this timely book, your DNA is a very deceptive guide to discovering your ancestry. * Dr Henry Gee, Senior Editor at Nature, and author of A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth, and The Accidental Species: Misunderstandings of Human Evolution *Kostas Kampourakis has written a book that everyone who is either considering submitting a sample for DNA testing to a commercial ancestry company or who is trying to interpret the results of such a test should read. He explains in a clear and comprehensible manner basic genetics, the different tools used by genetic ancestry companies to evaluate ancestry, and exactly what these tests can and cannot do. In particular, he presents the reasons that the results of such tests are not and cannot be taken as proof of identity or ethnicity. Ancestry Re-Imagined goes beyond most books on DNA testing by discussing the psychological tendency toward essentializing the results of such tests, thus explaining why and how people distort these tests to various ends. Finally, it warns of the dangers of such essentializing, both in the past and the present. * Patrick Geary, Emeritus Professor of History, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton New Jersey *Ancestry Reimagined does a brilliant job demystifying the pseudo-genetic personal histories that are being aggressively marketed to the public today. Ancestry is never composed of simply facts of nature, but is invariably the result of a complex negotiation between facts of nature and culture. And as millions of consumers purchase a bit of science in the hopes of constructing genetic identities for themselves, Kostas Kampourakis expertly and elegantly shows where the grains of salt must be taken each step of the way. * Jonathan Marks, Professor of Anthropology, UNC-Charlotte *Ancestry Reimagined provides an in-depth analysis of the geneticization of identity and ancestry. It grapples with how ancestry companies view race and ethnicity as somehow essential elements, written into our DNA. It is a unique and timely exploration that brings science to the study of the highly political topic of identity and genetic essentialisms. * Alan H. Goodman, Professor of Biological Anthropology, Hampshire College *In Ancestry Re-Imagined, Kostas Kampourakis offers a lucid explanation of the science behind DNA ancestry testing while exposing the circular reasoning and unrealistic assumptions that underpin the claim that one can "discover" one's ancestry through DNA test results. The result is a compelling demonstration that ethnicity is culturally constructed rather than genetically determined. * Jonathan M. Hall, Phyllis Fay Horton Distinguished Service Professor in the Humanities, University of Chicago, and author of Ethnic Identity in Greek Antiquity *Ancestry Reimagined succeeds in dismantling myths around genetic ancestry and provides an accessible and engaging and integrative discussion of a wide-ranging literature. It would serve as an excellent primer text for undergraduate students, scholars who are adjacent to, but still outside of, genetics, or the general public trying to make sense of their consumer genetics results. * Kevin A. Bird, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California-Davis, Davis, California, USA *Dr Kampourakis is adept at explaining philosophical concepts around biology and identity clearly and engagingly. For readers with a background in biosciences or genetics, I would highly recommend Ancestry Reimagined as a first step into considering the context and wider interpretations around our work. The book raises important questions around how ethnicity is linked to genetics beyond the commercial tests and throughout medical research. * Tom Turner, BioNews *Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1 DNA ancestry testing: what it is and what people make of it Chapter 2 Essentializing social groups: nations Chapter 3 From race to ethnicity in ancestry testing Chapter 4 Genealogical and genetic ancestry Chapter 5 Using DNA ancestry evidence to retrace history Chapter 6 We are all Africans, ultimately Chapter 7 More related than distinct Chapter 8 Social constructs vs. "natural order" Chapter 9 Separating DNA from culture Chapter 10 Finding meaning in our ancestry testing Conclusion

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Book SynopsisLife as Theater is about understanding people and how the dramaturgical way of thinking helps or hinders such understanding. A volume that has deservedly attained the status of a landmark work, this was the first book to explore systematically the material and subject matter of social psychology from the dramaturgical viewpoint. It has been widely used and quoted, and has sparked ferment and debate in fields as diverse as sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, speech communication, and formal theater studies.Life as Theater is organized around five substantive issues in social psychology: Social Relationships as Drama; The Dramaturgical Self; Motivation and Drama; Organizational Dramas; and Political Dramas. This classic text was revised and updated for a second edition in 1990, and includes approximately 66 percent new materials, all featuring individual introductions that provide the dramaturgical perspective and reflect the most learned thinking and work being done Table of ContentsIntroduction PART I THE DRAMATURGICAL PERSPECTIVE Critiques of Dramaturgy The Legacy of Goffman PART II SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AS DRAMA 1. Sociological Perspectives—Society as Drama 2. Concept and Method in the Study of Human Development 3. Life as Theater: Some Notes on the Dramaturgic Approach to Social Reality 4. Role Taking: Process versus Conformity 5. Role Distance VIII PART III THE DRAMATURGICAL SELF 6. The Self as a Locus of Linguistic Causality 7. The Presentation of Self 8. Appearance and the Self: A Slightly Revised Version 9. Staging One's Ideal Self 10. The Presentation of Self and the New Institutional Inmate: An Analysis of Prisoners' Responses to Assessment for Release PART IV MOTIVATION AND DRAMA 11. Situated Actions and Vocabularies of Motive 12. Accounts 13. Remedial Work 14. The Reasons Considered 15. Convicted Rapists' Vocabulary of Motive: Excuses and Justifications PART V ORGANIZATIONAL DRAMAS 16. Death as Theater: A Dramaturgical Analysis of the American Funeral 17. False Pretense and Deviant Exploitation: Fortunetelling as a Con 18. To Be A Mediator: Expressive Tactics in Mediation 19. Dramatism and the Theatrical Metaphor PART VI POLITICAL DRAMAS 20. Propaganda with Design: Environmental Dramaturgy in the Political Rally 21. The Presidency and Impression Management 22. The Phenomenon of the Public Wife: An Exercise in Goffman's Impression Management 23. Dramaturgy and Political Mystification: Political Life in the United States

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Book SynopsisThis thorough revision of the first edition, updates and expands, with 25 percent new material, what was generally recognized as a major survey of contemporary scientific research in hypnosis. In this edition, also a classic, the editors include three new essays in modern hypnosis studies. They also provide a new conceptual framework--cognitive, ego-psychological, and phenomenological--with which to examine hypnosis.This edition is divided into six sections--Theoretical and Historical Perspectives, New Theories, Surveys of Broad Areas, Lines of Individual Research, Individual Researches within Specific Areas, and Anticipations for Future Research. The entire book was completely revised in the light of additional research since publication of the original edition. Thirteen of the twenty chapters in the first edition were updated by their authors, six so extensively that they amount to new chapters, with changes in title and order of authors in the case of coauthored chapters.Hypnosis: Developments in Research and New Perspectives is intended for researchers in hypnosis and clinical practitioners in medicine and psychology. The focus, as indicated by the changed subtitle, is on developments since publication of the original editions: empirical studies, experiments with physiological indicators of hypnosis, and theoretical uses associated with use of hypnosis as a research tool. Altogether, this second edition is a valuable overall guide to an intriguing topic.Table of ContentsI: Theoretical and Historical Perspectives; 1: Underlying Theoretical Issues: An Introduction; 2: The Fundamental Problem in Hypnosis Research as Viewed from Historic Perspectives; II: New Theories; 3: Divided Consciousness in Hypnosis: The Implications of the Hidden Observer; 4: The Nature of Hypnosis and Other Altered States of Consciousness: An Ego Psychological Theory 1; 5: A Phenomonological Method for the Measurement of Variables Important to an Understanding of the Nature of Hypnosis; III: Surveys of Broad Areas; 6: Hypnosis and Sleep: Techniques for Exploring Cognitive Activity During Sleep; 7: Hypnosis as a Research Method; 8: Suggested (”Hypnotic”) Behavior: The Trance Paradigm Versus an Alternative Paradigm; 9: Hypnosis and Psychophysiological Outcomes; 10: Hypnotic Amnesia; 11: Hypnosis and Creativity: A Theoretical and Empirical Rapprochement; 12: Hypnosis and the Processes of Imagination; IV: Lines of Individual Research; 13: The Effects of Neutral Hypnosis on Conditioned Responses: Implications for Hypnosis as Relaxation; 14: Hypnotic Programming Techniques in Psychological Experiments; 15: Imaginative and Sensory—Affective Involvements: in Everyday Life and in Hypnosis; 16: On the Simulating Subject as a Quasi’Control Group in Hypnosis Research: What, Why, and How; 17: Measuring the Depth of an Altered State of Consciousness, with Particular Reference to Self-Report Scales of Hypnotic Depth; V: Individual Research within Specific Areas; 18: Humanistic Aspects of Hypnotic Communication; 19: Hypnosis and Adaptive Regression: An Ego-Psychological Inquiry 1; 20: The Wish to Cooperate and the Temptation to Submit: The Hypnotized Subject’s Dilemma; 21: Hypnosis as a Means of Studying Cognitive and Behavioral Control; VI: Anticipations for Future Research; 22: Quo Vadis Hypnosis? Predictions of Future Trends in Hypnosis Research

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Holinger teases out . . . intimate connections, and the psychology of the broken heart, fusing science and the humanities, in her introspective and poetic book."—Erin Blakemore, Washington Post“Holinger has given a gift to the counselling world with this book...With the use of case studies, literature and historical context, Holinger illustrates grief in a way that educates readers and resonates with our varied experiences.”—Samantha Airey, Therapy Today"Dorothy Holinger's exploration of the contours of grief is wise, moving, thought-provoking, and, best of all, extraordinarily helpful. Beautifully written and humane, it is a balm for the bereaved."—Barry Bearak, Pulitzer Prize winner for international reporting“The Anatomy of Grief is a great read. All of us have been affected by grief and will find satisfaction in the new knowledge gained as well as enjoyment from Dorothy Holinger’s talent as a writer.”—Michael K. Rees, MD, MPH, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center“Anatomy of Grief is a gem. Dorothy Holinger approaches grief as a scientist and clinician, combined with personal experience, exploring the evolutionary history, anatomy, and physiology of grief. A real masterpiece.”—Donald L. Schomer, MD, Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, editor of Niedermeyer’s Electroencephalography, VIth and VIIth editions“This is a unique and truly important book to anyone who wishes to understand, and learn how to cope with, grief. Combining research, clinical and personal experience, it presents a practical, relatable, and deeply human guide to the most difficult of times.”— Chris Reid, Director of Product Development and Publishing, Science Magazine"The Anatomy of Grief brings together Dorothy Holinger’s expertise in brain research and her clinical work with grieving patients. She speaks compellingly to the grief-stricken, urging them to resist society's pressure to 'get over it' on some imposed timetable."—Barbara J. King, author of How Animals Grieve

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Book SynopsisThis book is an indispensable how-to guide on flourishing when studying abroad, and how to use an international education to begin a fulfilling career after graduation.Written in an engaging and accessible style, using many examples, case studies, and links to resources, the book reduces the stress of studying abroad. Covering all aspects of the international student experience â inside and outside the classroom â the book encourages young people to perform their very best and succeed in their new environment. International students preparing for cross-cultural learning and recent graduates looking for employment will find this book both practical and inspiring.Trade Review"In over 20 years of working with international students I haven’t seen a book that is so tailored to their needs. Studying overseas is challenging but ultimately rewarding. This guide is an A to Z of how to study, work and live abroad successfully. It should be mandatory reading for all international students." — Jane Barrett, co-author of Taking Charge of Your Career"As a university professor who has both studied and taught in several different countries, I strongly recommend A Guide to Studying Abroad, which does exactly what its title promises. Clearly written and accessible, the book features precious insight on how to apply successfully to international programs, adjust to life in a foreign land, ace tests and exams and, finally, on how to get ready for the job market and prepare a winning resume. A must read for current and potential international students from all over the world." — Daniel Béland, Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University, Montreal, Canada"The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad is an amazing book that answers just about every possible question you might have about studying overseas. It is the "Lonely Planet" for the journey of international students. The book gives practical information for the entire student journey including the step into the job market." — Jelda Veninga, Senior Career Consultant, TIAS School for Business and Society, Netherlands"As a former international student myself and now an international educator who cares deeply about the internationalization of academia, I highly recommend the book. This is an invaluable manual for international students and valuable resource for anyone interested in the success of young people studying abroad." — Naim Kapucu, Professor and Director, School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, USA"As a university career management professional, working in an increasingly global environment, I find this book immensely helpful. We’re constantly looking for new ways to support our growing body of international students. This book presents inspirational as well as hands-on practical advice." — Cecilia Frietsch, Head of Career Management and Professional Development, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden"With advice for every step of the way, from considering studying abroad through to completion and next steps, this book provides useful insights and signposts to resources that will aid students to make the most of their international adventure. It is easy to dip in and out of the chapters which cover topics relevant to both prospective and current international students. As a higher education professional advising, teaching and supporting international students, I found it an interesting read and a useful reminder of the whole international student experience." — Julie Blant, Postgraduate Careers Manager, Nottingham University Business School, UK"The guidance this volume offers is based on a full understanding of both the benefits and challenges of studying abroad. The book provides experience-based, practical guidance for getting effectively and strategically prepared to navigate the internationalized higher education and job market. Not only educators and administrators but also tomorrow's international students are strongly encouraged to read this volume." — Masa Higo, Professor, International Student Center, Kyushu University, Japan"With an increasing number of international students in an ever-globalizing world, this book serves as a useful guide for the challenging journey of international students from application to graduation. The book can read section by section tailored to individual needs. Current students will learn how to improve their classroom skills while those soon to graduate will find practical tips for writing resumes and preparing for job interviews. A book that helps every prospective and current international student." — Yunjeong Yang, Professor, Graduate School of International and Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea"This book is a roadmap for studying abroad, bringing together a wide variety of techniques and skills from academic preparation to securing employment after graduation. Highly recommended for all students seeking international exposure and experience." — Nopraenue Dhirathiti, Acting Vice President for International Relations, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, Thailand"As a former international student, I strongly recommend this book to help international students navigate their way to success." — Irene Blackberry, Chair and Director, John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University, Australia"In over 20 years of working with international students I haven’t seen a book that is so tailored to their needs. Studying overseas is challenging but ultimately rewarding. This guide is an A to Z of how to study, work and live abroad successfully. It should be mandatory reading for all international students."— Jane Barrett, co-author of Taking Charge of Your Career"As a university professor who has both studied and taught in several different countries, I strongly recommend A Guide to Studying Abroad, which does exactly what its title promises. Clearly written and accessible, the book features precious insight on how to apply successfully to international programs, adjust to life in a foreign land, ace tests and exams and, finally, on how to get ready for the job market and prepare a winning resume. A must read for current and potential international students from all over the world." — Daniel Béland, Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University, Montreal, Canada"The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad is an amazing book that answers just about every possible question you might have about studying overseas. It is the "Lonely Planet" for the journey of international students. The book gives practical information for the entire student journey including the step into the job market." — Jelda Veninga, Senior Career Consultant, TIAS School for Business and Society, Netherlands"As a former international student myself and now an international educator who cares deeply about the internationalization of academia, I highly recommend the book. This is an invaluable manual for international students and valuable resource for anyone interested in the success of young people studying abroad." — Naim Kapucu, Professor and Director, School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, USA"As a university career management professional, working in an increasingly global environment, I find this book immensely helpful. We’re constantly looking for new ways to support our growing body of international students. This book presents inspirational as well as hands-on practical advice." — Cecilia Frietsch, Head of Career Management and Professional Development, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden"With advice for every step of the way, from considering studying abroad through to completion and next steps, this book provides useful insights and signposts to resources that will aid students to make the most of their international adventure. It is easy to dip in and out of the chapters which cover topics relevant to both prospective and current international students. As a higher education professional advising, teaching and supporting international students, I found it an interesting read and a useful reminder of the whole international student experience." — Julie Blant, Postgraduate Careers Manager, Nottingham University Business School, UK"The guidance this volume offers is based on a full understanding of both the benefits and challenges of studying abroad. The book provides experience-based, practical guidance for getting effectively and strategically prepared to navigate the internationalized higher education and job market. Not only educators and administrators but also tomorrow's international students are strongly encouraged to read this volume." — Masa Higo, Professor, International Student Center, Kyushu University, Japan"With an increasing number of international students in an ever-globalizing world, this book serves as a useful guide for the challenging journey of international students from application to graduation. The book can read section by section tailored to individual needs. Current students will learn how to improve their classroom skills while those soon to graduate will find practical tips for writing resumes and preparing for job interviews. A book that helps every prospective and current international student." — Yunjeong Yang, Professor, Graduate School of International and Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea"This book is a roadmap for studying abroad, bringing together a wide variety of techniques and skills from academic preparation to securing employment after graduation. Highly recommended for all students seeking international exposure and experience." — Nopraenue Dhirathiti, Acting Vice President for International Relations, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University, Thailand"As a former international student, I strongly recommend this book to help international students navigate their way to success." — Irene Blackberry, Chair and Director, John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University, AustraliaTable of ContentsList of illustrations. Preface.1. Introduction: optimizing success as an international student.Part I: Succeeding in your studies: applying, adjusting, and mastering2. Preparing for international learning. 3. Adjusting to your new environment. 4. Essential classroom skills (I): Exams and essays. 5. Essential classroom skills (II): oral presentations, group work, and becoming a proactive learner.Part II: The Triple M career roadmap: me, market, and match6. Me and market: knowing yourself and potential employers. 7. Match (I): the résumé. 8. Match (II): the interview. 9. Lasting achievements.About the authors.

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Book SynopsisLearning from Serial Winning Coaches provides performance coaches and directors, coach developers, and researchers with the knowledge and tools to affirm and challenge policy and practice and conduct further research to inform future policy and practice in the identification, recruitment, and development of performance coaches.Leading an athlete or team to an Olympic or world championship gold medal or professional league title is a great achievement for a coach; a dream that comes true for a small group of privileged coaches. This outstanding accomplishment can become the defining moment of their careers. Winning multiple golds and championships with different athletes or teams, and across multiple major events spanning decades, is the prerogative of an exclusive club of coaches.This book reveals the secrets, experiences, and practices of 17 of these coaches across 10 sports and 10 different countries. Through a combination of in-depth iTrade ReviewCliff Mallett and Sergio Lara-Bercial have chronicled a terrific overview of sport and sports coaching in their latest instalment, Caring determination: Learning from serial winning coaches. Long term success is what every sporting coach is seeking and this latest instalment by Cliff and Sergio provide strategies used by long term successful coaches. In the immortal words of Winston Churchill, "The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you can see"Michael Bohl OAM (A serial winning coach to multiple medallists in 5 OG from 1992, 2008 – 2020 and coach to 8 Olympic & 1 Paralympic medallists, who won 14 individual medals, including 5 gold)"While the athlete or team make excellence happen, the coach makes excellence possible. But how do you create possibility repeatedly and consistently? The why? What? And How? Of that are brilliantly set out in these pages."Frank Dick OBE (Multiple Olympic medal winning coach in Athletics, Head Coach UK Athletics in their "golden era" and global leader in coach development) "With this magnificent research, Cliff Mallett and Sergio Lara-Bercial provide answers to one of the biggest questions in sport: What do Serial Winning Coaches do? What has allowed them to be successful repeatedly and stay at the top for so long? An outstanding piece of work." Marti Perarnau (Former Olympian and Author of best-selling Books Pep Guardiola: The Evolution and Pep Confidential)"The powerful insights provided by serial winning coaches and the authors of this book provide rich material for both practicing coaches and those responsible for the identification and development of coaches in elite sporting settings"Barry Dancer (Australian Men’s Olympic Hockey gold [Athens, 2004] and Bronze medal [Beijing, 2008] winning coach)"This research outlines the ingredients required to be a successful coach based on outstanding individual coaches’ journeys and pathways across different sports. It creates an excellent reference point for football coaches who aspire to greatness. A road map to self-evaluate and continue to grow as a coach. Unmissable."Frank Ludolph (UEFA Head of Technical Development)"The authors reveal the key attributes of superstar sports coaches. This unique study explains how great coaches develop into world leading coaches. It should be on the bookshelf of every ambitious coach."Malcolm Brown (former National Coach at British Athletics and British Triathlon. Coach to Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth Champions)"Successful coaches are open-minded and relentless learners who take the time to grow in different areas of leadership. This research provides you with a very practical framework to reflect on your leadership approach and be more specific in your own personal and professional development." Barry Pauwels (Senior Director Technical Development US Soccer)"This book offers a unique perspective on the journey of successful coaches, exploring their developmental milestones and leadership practices. Discover how the balance of care and determination can lead to both high-performance coaching and athlete well-being. A must-read for any aspiring coach." Pyry Lukkarila (Head of Coach Development Finnish Ice Hockey Association)"This book is a great tool to inspire coaches to become the best version of themselves and to be successful. It’s a great example of how research can support sports, coaching, and coach education. It provides practical tools to critically think about yourselves and to be led on your personal journey as a coach by these serial winning coaches." Kris van der Haegen (Head of Coach Education, Royal Belgian Football Association, and Assistant Manager Belgium Women’s Football team. Table of ContentsSection A: Introduction. 1. Serial Winning Coaches (SWC): Why, Who, What, and How. 2. Coming to Know the Person Behind the Coach: Personalities of Serial Winning Coaches. Section B: Pathways. 3. The Learning Journeys of Serial Winning Coaches. 4. The Career Pathways of Serial Winning Coaches. Section C: Caring Determination. 5. Caring Determination – Serial Winning Coaches as Leaders. 6. Expressions of Caring. 7. Expressions of Determination. 8. Drivers, Enablers, and Benefits of Caring Determination. Section D: Striving, Surviving, and Thriving in Elite Sport. 9. Striving and Becoming a SWC. 10. Surviving in the Highly Performative Environment of Elite Sport. 11. From Surviving to Thriving: Holistic Development. 12. Learning from SWC to Inform HP Coach Development.

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