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Book Synopsis'A frankly brilliant book' - GUARDIAN 'An absorbing exploration ... Pick does not stumble' - TORTOISE 'An extraordinarily engrossing and wide-ranging analysis of a word and a concept. I fell under its spell immediately' - SIMON GARFIELD In 1953, a group of prisoners of war who had fought against the communist invasion of South Korea were released. They chose - apparently freely - to move to Mao's China. Among those refusing repatriation were twenty-one American GIs. Their decision sparked alarm in the West: why didn't they want to come home? What was going on? Soon, people were saying that the POWs' had been 'brainwashed'. Was this something new or a phenomenon that has been around for centuries? The belief that it is possible to marshal scientific knowledge to govern someone's mind gained enormous attention. In an era of Cold War paranoia and experimentation on 'altered states', the idea of brainwashing flourished, appearing in everything from critiques of CIA research on LSD to warnings of corporate groupthink, from visions of automaton assassins to conspiracy theories about 'global elites'. Today, brainwashing is almost taken for granted - built into our psychological and political language, rooted in the way we think about minds and societies. How did we get to this point - and why? Psychoanalyst and historian Daniel Pick delves into the mysterious world of brainwashing in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, from The Manchurian Candidate to ISIS, TV advertising to online algorithms. Mixing fascinating case studies with historical and psychological insights, Brainwashed is a stimulating journey into the mysteries of thought control.Trade ReviewA frankly brilliant book -- Kathryn Hughes * The Guardian *Daniel Pick has done the most wonderful, engaging and compelling job in tracing the roots of this particular strain of post-war anxiety in all it's forms, from totalitarian tyrannies and espionage, right up to today's fears of fake news and ubiquitous algorithms. And [he] has terrific range: whether discussing the delicacy of democracy or psychiatric hospitals, Pick's account is mesmerising and generous, [leaving] you continually wondering about your own power to resist. -- Sinclair McKay * Mail on Sunday *Dizzyingly fluent ... a reminder that, in the matter of thinking for ourselves, cages come in all sizes and shapes -- Anthony Cummins * The Observer *Daniel Pick has here taken a great step toward answering a great preoccupation of the twentieth century -- Professor Eli Zaretsky, The New School for Social Research and author of Secrets of The Soul: A Social and Cultural History of PsychoanalysisIn this absorbing exploration of "brainwashing" ... [Pick] does not stumble ... he looks for the strands that connect the totalitarian crushing of dissent to the subtler forms of influence and mythologisation in the democratic world. As a guide to historical and topical lessons of psychoanalysis - witness his writings on Nazism, modern warfare, and dreams - Daniel Pick has few rivals, and is always worth reading -- Matthew D’Ancona * Tortoise *Mixing insights from his practice as a psychoanalyst, Daniel Pick takes us on a gripping ride through the history and makes us ponder how, in a digital economy that moves ever faster, we can ever think for ourselves. A thought-provoking must read. -- Professor Lyndall Roper, Oxford UniversityAn extraordinarily engrossing and wide-ranging analysis of a word and a concept. I fell under its spell immediately -- Simon GarfieldLively ... stimulating [and] hugely entertaining ... a clarion call for better ways of thinking and better politics -- David Aaronvitch * The Times *Daniel Pick's new book is a fascinating exploration of brainwashing, advertising and other mind manipulations. Focusing on the second half of the 20th century but bringing the story right up to date with a penetrating consideration of recent conspiracy theories, it is absorbing, accessible, scholarly and of profound contemporary importance -- Stephen Frosh, Professor of Psychology at Birkbeck CollegeA great preoccupation of the twentieth century was the suspicion that our minds were being manipulated through hypnotism, advertising, fake news, brain washing and the like. Importantly, this suspicion arose in democratic as well as totalitarian societies. Where did it come from and why has it been so hard to shake? Daniel Pick, who is both a psychoanalyst and an historian, has here taken a great step toward answering this question. -- Eli Zaretsky, author of Secrets of the Soul: A Social and Cultural History of Psychoanalysis and Professor of History at The New School for Social ResearchDaniel Pick takes us on a gripping ride through the history of fears of brainwashing that date from the 1950s and its links to ideals of anti-communism and personal freedom. But as he shows, 'coercive influence' is alive and well today, one of the major challenges we now face. Mixing insights from his practice as a psychoanalyst, this thought-provoking book makes us ponder how, in a digital economy that moves ever faster, we can ever think for ourselves. A must read. -- Lyndal Roper, Professor of History, Oxford UniversityFabulous - both brilliant as history and penetrating about the present -- Lisa Appignanesi, Royal Society of LiteratureA guide to the frightening place where the science of the mind and the politics of paranoia come together -- Vassili Christodoulou * How To Academy *Praise for Daniel Pick's previous books -- :Daniel Pick is an intelligent, thoughtful, well-read psychoanalyst who is always worth reading. His 2012 book, The Pursuit of the Nazi Mind, has an honoured place on my bookshelves. -- David Aaronvitch * The Times *Pick scrupulously examines the scientific background to Garibaldi's obsession ... stimulating, often ingenious approach ... a clever and illuminating study * Independent on Sunday *Tremendous ... Pick tells the story of Garibaldi's failed Tiber venture with flair, mingling psychological speculation with biography and history * Sunday Telegraph *A fascinating dissection of a slice of European history * Economist *A fascinating exploration * Daily Telegraph *Richly absorbing, perceptive, often funny and moving * Literary Review *Intelligent, discriminating, subtle, dispassionate, sensitive to context, and to nuance ... provides the indispensable perspective for further discussion and reasoned argument * Times Literary Supplement *

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Book SynopsisMatt Goodwin is an academic, writer, pollster, and campaigner. He has held academic posts at the universities of Manchester, Nottingham, and Kent, was seconded to a government department, and has worked with countless think-tanks, including the Royal Institute for International Affairs. From 2015-2024 he was professor of politics at the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent. He is the Sunday Times bestselling author of National Populism: The Revolt Against Liberal Democracy and Values, Voice and Virtue: The New British Politics.

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Book SynopsisWhen was the last time you spoke to a stranger?In our cities, we barely acknowledge one another on public transport, even as rates of loneliness skyrocket. Online, we carefully curate who we interact with. In our politics, we are increasingly consumed by a fear of people we''ve never met. But what if strangers, long believed to be the cause of many of our problems, were actually the solution?In The Power of Strangers, Joe Keohane discovers the surprising benefits that come from talking to strangers, examining how even passing interactions can enhance empathy, happiness and cognitive development, ease loneliness and isolation, and root us in the world, deepening our sense of belonging. Warm, witty, erudite and profound, this deeply researched book will make you reconsider how you perceive and approach strangers, showing you how talking to strangers isn''t just not a way to live, it''s a way to survive.Trade Review'In a thrilling, immersive journey across time and continents, Keohane upends everything we thought we knew about the people we don't know' -- Will Storr, author of The Science of Storytelling'Keohane draws on an abundance of new research in social psychology which finds that connecting with strangers helps to dispel partisanship and categorical judgments, increase social solidarity and make us more interested in and hopeful about our lives' * Guardian *'There is a hint of Bill Bryson about the author Joe Keohane: he wears his knowledge lightly and his exuberant curiosity leads him to inform his readers of a vast array of random, intriguing facts - so once you start reading you may find that you don't want to stop' * Independent *Joe Keohane has changed my life. The very thought of talking to strangers has always given me mild nausea and stress sweats. But after reading this book, I've been converted. Joe has inspired me to push through the awkwardness and reap the benefits: A more open and curious mind, less loneliness and depression. This book is an important tool in rescuing our tribal, smartphone-obsessed world. If you see me on the street, please say hi so we can discuss it -- AJ Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically'Rare is the book that delivers on the promise of a big answer to an even bigger question, but Joe Keohane's The Power of Strangers does just that. This lively, searching work makes the case that welcoming "others" isn't just the bedrock of civilization, it's the surest path to the best of what life has to offer' -- Ayad Akhtar, author of Homeland Elegies'This is one of those remarkable books you may not realize you're going to love (or need) until you're well into it. Is it a work of psychology, philosophy, anthropology, history, cultural studies, self-help? All of the above! The Power of Strangers is deeply and gamely researched, lucidly and engagingly written (as if by a pal), informative, thought-provoking, playful, useful and possibly life-changing. What a great way to start the post-pandemic' -- Kurt Andersen, author of Evil Geniuses'Reading this book is like taking a college course that becomes a cult favorite because the witty, enthusiastic professor makes the topic seem not only entertaining, but essential. Possibly life-changing ideas supported with extensive sociological research, lively storytelling, and contagious jollity' * Kirkus *'An eye-opening account blending sociology and self-help. After this enlightening and uplifting exploration, readers will undoubtedly view strangers in a different way' * Library Journal *'This perceptive and rather chatty offering considers the sociological research behind why human beings are so averse to making connections with strangers, and why it's so important to do so. Journalist Keohane is a good storyteller and great proponent of engaging with the unknown, extolling the informational, emotional, and psychological benefits of talking to new people. This authoritative, thoroughly entertaining read comes along just at the right time,and will help readers re-engage after their long quarantines' * Booklist *'The lesson (...) is that the easing of restrictions is not just a coveted opportunity to reconnect with those you love and resemble. It also restores a freedom, long taken for granted, even if a little used, to come to know the profoundly different' * Economist *

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Book SynopsisWe're all conspiracy theorists. Some of us just hide it better than others.In Suspicious Minds, Rob Brotherton decodes the psychology, history, and consequences of conspiracism, and delves into the research that offers insights into why so many of us are drawn to implausible, unproven and un-provable conspiracy theories. They resonate with some of our brain''s built-in quirks and foibles, and tap into some of our deepest desires, fears, and assumptions about the world. Conspiracy theorists do not wear tin-foil hats (for the most part). They are not just a few kooks lurking on the paranoid fringes of society with bizarre ideas about shape-shifting reptilian aliens running society in secret. They walk among us. They are us. Everyone loves a good conspiracy. Yet conspiracy theories are not a recent invention. And they are not always a harmless curiosity. The fascinating and often surprising psychology of conspiracy theories tells us a lot--nTrade ReviewSophisticated and absorbing...This is a first-class book. It melds science, history and popular culture cleverly and with purpose. * Sunday Times *A thought-provoking analysis and an appealing guide to thinking about conspiracies, real and imagined. * Wall Street Journal *...presents a textured and often surprising look into the fascinating world of conspiracy theories. A world so often described as dark and shady is shown to be much closer to home than we could have first imagined. * The Psychologist *Suspicious Minds details the various psychological 'quirks and shortcuts' that make us susceptible to conspiracy theories [...] offering a convincing argument against the common practice of tarring political opponents as conspiracy theorists. -- Adrian Chen * New York Times Book Review *Clearly written and with liberal use of humor and numerous examples from scholarly research, this title provides a valuable look at why conspiracy theories abound and why we should continually assess our thinking. -- Richard Maxwell * 9/1 *An enlightening and educational read. * How It Works *In this fascinating, and often startling book, Rob Brotherton reveals that the crazy people may well be completely wrong in their beliefs, but they are no more crazy than you and me. * Fortean Times *Table of ContentsIntroduction. Down the Rabbit Hole Chapter 1. The Age of Conspiracy Chapter 2. What’s the Harm? Chapter 3. What is a Conspiracy Theory? Chapter 4. Conspiracy Minded Chapter 5. The Paranoid Fringe Chapter 6. I Want to Believe Chapter 7. (Official) Stories Chapter 8. Connect the Dots Chapter 9. Intention Seekers Chapter 10. Proportion Distortion Chapter 11. I Knew It Epilogue: Only Human

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when there is mourning with no closure, when a family member or a friend who may be still alive is lost to us nonetheless? How, for example, does the mother whose soldier son is missing in action, or the family of an Alzheimer's patient who is suffering from severe dementia, deal with the uncertainty surrounding this kind of loss?Trade ReviewYou will find yourself thinking about the issues discussed in this book long after you put it down and perhaps wishing you had extra copies for friends and family members who might benefit from knowing that their sorrows are not unique… This book’s value lies in its giving a name to a force many of us will confront—sadly, more than once—and providing personal stories based on 20 years of interviews and research. -- Pamela Gerhardt * Washington Post *Written for a wide readership, the concepts of ambiguous loss take immediate form through the many provocative examples and stories Boss includes… All readers will find stories with which they will relate… Sensitive, grounded and practical, this book should, in my estimation, be required reading for family practitioners. -- Ted Bowman * Family Forum *Dr. Boss describes [the] all-too-common phenomenon [of unresolved grief] as resulting from either of two circumstances: when the lost person is still physically present but emotionally absent or when the lost person is physically absent but still emotionally present. In addition to senility, physical presence but psychological absence may result, for example, when a person is suffering from a serious mental disorder like schizophrenia or depression or debilitating neurological damage from an accident or severe stroke, when a person abuses drugs or alcohol, when a child is autistic or when a spouse is a workaholic who is not really ‘there’ even when he or she is at home… Cases of physical absence with continuing psychological presence typically occur when a soldier is missing in action, when a child disappears and is not found, when a former lover or spouse is still very much missed, when a child ‘loses’ a parent to divorce or when people are separated from their loved ones by immigration… Professionals familiar with Dr. Boss’s work emphasized that people suffering from ambiguous loss were not mentally ill, but were just stuck and needed help getting past the barrier or unresolved grief so that they could get on with their lives. * Asian Age *Engagingly written and richly rewarding, this title presents what Boss has learned from many years of treating individuals and families suffering from uncertain or incomplete loss… The obvious depth of the author’s understanding of sufferers of ambiguous loss and the facility with which she communicates that understanding make this a book to be recommended. -- R. R. Cornellius * Choice *A compassionate exploration of the effects of ambiguous loss and how those experiencing it handle this most devastating of losses… Boss’s approach is to encourage families to talk together, to reach a consensus about how to mourn that which has been lost and how to celebrate that which remains. Her simple stories of families doing just that contain lessons for all. Insightful, practical, and refreshingly free of psychobabble. * Kirkus Reviews *Combining her talents as a compassionate family therapist and a creative researcher, Pauline Boss eloquently shows the many and complex ways that people can cope with the inevitable losses in contemporary family life. A wise book, and certain to become a classic. -- Constance R. Ahrons, author of The Good DivorceA powerful and healing book. Families experiencing ambiguous loss will find strategies for seeing what aspects of their loved ones remain, and for understanding and grieving what they have lost. Pauline Boss offers us both insight and clarity. -- Kathy Weingarten, Ph.D., The Family Institute of Cambridge and Harvard Medical SchoolTable of Contents1. Frozen Grief 2. Leaving without Goodbye 3. Goodbye without Leaving 4. Mixed Emotions 5. Ups and Downs 6. The Family Gamble 7. The Turning Point 8. Making Sense out of Ambiguity 9. The Benefit of a Doubt Notes Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisFreud''s religious unbeliefs are too easily dismissed as the standard scientific rationalism of the twentieth-century intellectual, yet he scorned the high-minded humanism of his contemporaries. In Mass Psychology and Analysis of the ''I'' he explores the notion of ''mass-psychology'' - his findings would prove all too prophetic in the years that followed. Writings such as A Religious Experience and The Future of an Illusion continue earlier work on the essential savagery of the civilized mind, and Moses the Man and Monotheistic Religion excavates the roots of religion and racism, which he concludes are inextricably intertwined.This remarkable collection reveals Freud not only at his most radically pessimistic, but also at his most personally courageous - engaging with his own adherences, his own antecedents, his own identity.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFascinating.' HILARY MANTELTerrific.' NEW SCIENTISTGripping.' FINANCIAL TIMES''Stunning.'' PATRICK RADDEN KEEFEWhat if you had a vision that something terrible was going to happen?A train crash, a department store fire, an assassination.What if you could share your vision, and prevent a disaster?In 1966, John Barker, a British psychiatrist working in an outdated British mental hospital, established the Premonitions Bureau to investigate this very idea. He would find a network of curious correspondents, and among them two highly gifted percipients'. Together, they predicted calamities and international incidents with uncanny accuracy. And then, they gave Barker their most disturbing warning: that he was about to die.Sam Knight''s book The Premonitions Bureau was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 07-05-2022Trade Review'Strange and gripping . . . the most hardened sceptic can't fail to be electrified by the stories.' - Guardian'Knight's writing is so lucid and wryly authoritative that it never fails to hold you . . . A brilliant book, by turns disarming, thought-provoking and spooky.' - Irish Independent

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Book SynopsisThis book explores what attitudes are and how they are shaped, how they influence behaviour, and the scientific methods that are used to understand attitudes and how they change. Introducing the fundamental concepts for understanding attitudes, with a balanced consideration of all approaches, the book pulls together many diverse threads from research across the world.The fourth edition has been updated to include cutting-edge topics such as attitudes to vaccines, political polarisation, and the effects of social media on attitude change. It covers the applications of attitude research in the domains of environmental, political and health psychology and critically reflects on the methods used for attitude research and considers the role of new technologies and social media in attitudes and attitude research.Key features:- Updated Research highlights illustrate interesting and important case studies and their findings- Recap what we have learned' and what do you think' questions encourage critical reflection and deep thinking- Key terms anda glossary help you get up to speed with terminology- Diverse and inclusive examples from across the globe.

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Book SynopsisFrom the National Book Award winner, a powerful and timely rumination that ”cuts through the existential fog to reveal something like hope” (The Washington Post) In this moving and ultimately hopeful meditation on the psychological aftermath of catastrophe, award-winning psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton “writes with the authority of experience” (Kirkus Reviews) to show us how to cope with the lasting effects and legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic. The result is a “thought-provoking . . . [and] absorbing sociological study focused on survivors—the keys to social renewal after disasters strike” (Foreword Reviews). When the people of Hiroshima experienced the unspeakable horror of the atomic bombing, they responded by creating an activist “city of peace.” Survivors of the Nazi death camps took the lead in combating mass killing of any kind and converted their experience into art and literature that demonstrated the resilience of the human spirit. Drawing on the remarkably life-affirming responses of survivors of such atrocities, Lifton, “one of the world’s foremost thinkers on why we humans do such awful things to each other” (Bill Moyers), shows readers how we can carry on and live meaningful lives even in the face of the tragic and the absurd. Now in paperback with a new afterword by the author, Surviving Our Catastrophes offers compelling examples of “survivor power” and makes clear that we will not move forward by forcing the pandemic into the rearview mirror. Instead, we must truly reckon with COVID-19’s effects on ourselves and society—and find individual and collective forms of renewal.

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Book SynopsisIn surrealist artist Paul Klee’s The Twittering Machine, the bird-song of a diabolical machine acts as bait to lure humankind into a pit of damnation. Leading political writer and broadcaster Richard Seymour argues that this is a chilling metaphor for our relationship with social media. Former social media executives tell us that the system is an addiction-machine. We are users, waiting for our next hit as we like, comment and share. We write to the machine as individuals, but it responds by aggregating our fantasies, desires and frailties into data, and returning them to us as a commodity experience. Through journalism, psychoanalytic reflection and insights from users, developers, security experts and others, Seymour probes the human side of the machine, asking what we’re getting out of it, and what we’re getting into.Trade Review‘His excellent chapter entitled ‘We are all liars’ is thoughtful and convincing about the spreading of fake news.’ https://www.spectator.co.uk/2019/08/web-of-deceit-disinformation-could-prove-the-most-powerful-weapon-of-all/ -- Daniel Hahn * The Spectator *Book of the Week ‘The book is a thrilling demonstration of what such resistance can look like, by one of the most clear-sighted and unyielding critics writing today. We should all read it.’ https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/aug/08/the-twittering-machine-richard-seymour-review-social-media-dystopia -- Will Davies * The Guardian *Book of the Week ‘Time spent online is time deducted from our lives, just as taking a selfie is an excuse to not be yourself . . . if you really want to set yourself free, you should read a book – preferably this one.’ https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/aug/11/the-twittering-machine-richard-seymour-review-social-media-industry -- Peter Conrad * The Observer *‘Why can’t we just quit Twitter?’ – mention of The Twittering Machine https://www.newstatesman.com/science-tech/social-media/2019/08/why-can-t-we-just-quit-twitter -- Sarah Manavis * New Statesman *‘Taking in every sort of online nastiness, from trolling to alt-right subcultures to ‘fake news’, Seymour’s compulsively argued book may just be the intervention we all need.’ https://www.tatler.com/gallery/the-best-late-summer-reads -- Francesca Carington * Taler *‘The machine always wins: what drives our addiction to social media’, extract from The Twittering Machine https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/aug/23/social-media-addiction-gambling -- Richard Seymour * The Guardian Long Read *‘an unflinching look at our toxic relationship with grim yet compelling social media’ https://www.ft.com/content/d18e41d2-c3ff-11e9-a8e9-296ca66511c9?fbclid=IwAR1HFCxo-07RFlL69E3ZrT0RKjixhvD147GBMlH_jw8oaxmqqrAk-HW0hL0 -- Emma Jacobs * Financial Times *'Books in the Media' ‘Critics have acclaimed Richard Seymour’s The Twittering Machine (Indigo), a polemic against the rising tide of social media, as “thrilling”, “unflinching” and “excoriating”’ https://booksinthemedia.thebookseller.com/articles/reviewers-click-like-on-the-twittering-machine * The Bookseller *‘his superb new book . . . treads between acute biting psychological analysis and an account of how that form of psychology has been set in place materially, historically.’ http://socialistresistance.org/left-hooked-on-twitter/18134?fbclid=IwAR0SNzqjqjGUdp0DWLpFilnt8r6ekVBLytZSg2-N4DS-Zy1sdzTqpAresJc -- Ian Parker * Socialist Resistance *‘The Twittering Machine is a book that not only gets to the heart of social media’s deficits but is a joy to read.’ https://www.counterpunch.org/2019/10/04/the-politics-of-trolling/ -- Louis Proyect * Counter Punch *‘We ae living through something unprecedented. An open-ended social experiment funded by venture capitalism, supported bv the US military and security state. An industrialised system of writing. We’re writing more than ever before in human history. This is the basis for the world’s most profitable industry: the social industry.’ https://newhumanist.org.uk/articles/5516/willing-servants -- Richard Seymour * New Humanist *‘a digest of the burgeoning literature addressing the dangers of being online’ http://reviewcanada.ca/magazine/2019/11/the-great-escape/ -- Jon Baglow * The Literary Review of Canada *‘yields an abundance of quotable insights’ https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/private/dont-us/ -- David Streitfeld * The Times Literary Supplement *‘However clever, snarky or “fierce” our replies may be, we all know we’re helping to spread the very messages we want to discredit’ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/oct/28/right-trolling-posts-political-opponents -- Richard Seymour * The Guardian *‘Social media platforms did not create our crisis. They have only stumbled on a way to profit from accelerating it, while magnifying some of our worst tendencies. The toxicity is not just in our tweets, but in ourselves.’ https://www.ft.com/content/abc86766-fa37-11e9-a354-36acbbb0d9b6 -- Richard Seymour * Financial Times *‘We are all authors. This is the argument that threads its way through Richard Seymour’s brilliant new book … a must read’ https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/browser-an-absorbing-short-story-collection-mixing-realism-fantasy-and-folktale-1.4072162 -- David Capener * The Irish Times *‘Best books of the year 2019’ ‘Richard Seymour’s political writing is essential reading; his The Twittering Machine (Indigo Press) goes beyond moral panic about technology to map new terrain for understanding “screen capitalism”, its violence and our desires’ https://www.newstatesman.com/best-books-this-year-2019 -- Katrina Forrester * New Statesman *‘This is an extended theoretical reflection on the advent, impact and power of social media in our daily lives – a serious and excellent read.’ https://www.rs21.org.uk/2019/11/16/review-the-twittering-machine/ -- Mark Murphy * Rs21 *‘the often dark and nasty aspect of online storms suggests that they can go horribly awry. It is this, rather than the Twitter revolution, that is the true future of global protests.’ https://www.newstatesman.com/science-tech/social-media/2019/11/we-are-witnessing-end-twitter-revolution -- Richard Seymour * New Statesman *‘Not only extends and improves Adorno’s arguments, but takes insights from elsewhere to show the nightmares of the past 50 (plus) years of left thought are coming to fruition’ https://medium.com/@RT_Editing/utopia-dystopia-online-capitalism-300c16bd9376 -- Rowan Fortune * Medium *‘the author’s fluid prose weaves searing philippics against social media into an unwaveringly clear and perceptive argument, combining the spontaneous energy of a blog-post with a rigorous intellectual framework’ https://newleftreview.org/issues/II120/articles/mind-forged-manacles -- Oliver Eagleton * New Left Review *‘PTO Books of the year’ ‘he advances a Lacanian reading that emphasises the curious absence of pleasure in our engagement with the ‘Twittering Machine’, which disrupts and forecloses all other desires that we might otherwise pursue.’ https://www.patreon.com/posts/32774027 * Politics Theory Order * Interview with Richard Seymour https://tribunemag.co.uk/2020/01/the-twittering-machine * Tribune *‘The Twittering Machine is undoubtedly a crucial and compelling read in the landscape of technology and society’ https://rabble.ca/books/reviews/2020/01/opting-out-digital-serfdom -- Cristina D’Amico * Rabble *Woke Biden Cabinet, Indian Strikes, & Social Media Industry w/ Richard Seymour Woke Biden Cabinet, Indian Strikes, & Social Media Industry w/ Richard Seymour | Weekends (12/12/20) * Jacobin Weekends *‘Books of the Year’ Richard Seymour’s THE TWITTERING MACHINE (Indigo Press, 2019) was a satisfyingly nuanced account of the terrible bind we’re in, in relation to social media.’ – Katherine Angel https://www.thewhitereview.org/feature/books-of-the-year-3/ * The White Review *

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Book SynopsisAn introvert guide and manifesto for all the quiet ones—and the people who love them—on dating, relationships, work, careers, and more.On behalf of those who have long been misunderstood, rejected, or ignored, fellow introvert Jenn Granneman writes a compassionate vindication—exploring, discovering, and celebrating the secret inner world of introverts that, only until recently, has begun to peek out and emerge into the larger social narrative. Drawing from scientific research, in-depth interviews with experts and other introverts, and her personal story, Granneman reveals the clockwork behind the introvert’s mind—and why so many people get it wrong initially. Chapters include: The Science of Introversion Introverts Aren’t Unsociable—We Socialize Differently Let’s Be Awkward Together—Introverts in Relationships Do I really Have to Do This Again Tomorrow? Introverts and Career Inside the Introvert’s Inner World And much more! Whether you are a bona fide introvert, an extrovert anxious to learn how we tick, or a curious ambivert, these revelations will answer the questions you’ve always had: What’s going on when introverts go quiet? What do introvert lovers need to flourish in a relationship? How can introverts find their own brand of fulfillment in the workplace? Do introverts really have a lot to say—and how do we draw it out? How can introverts mine their rich inner worlds of creativity and insight? Why might introverts party on a Friday night but stay home alone all Saturday? How can introverts speak out to defend their needs? With other myths debunked and truths revealed, The Secret Lives of Introverts is an empowering manifesto that guides you toward owning your introversion by working with your nature, rather than against it, in a world where you deserve to be heard.Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can’t seem to access? Have you ever been told you’re too “quiet,” “shy,” “boring,” or “awkward”? Are your habits and comfort zones questioned by a society that doesn’t seem to get the real you? If so, you might be an introvert.Trade Review“Jenn Granneman is among the most sensitive and thoughtful introvert authors today . . . The Secret Lives of Introverts brings to life the experiences every introvert shares and helps us embrace our quiet nature in a very loud world.” —Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking and creator of Quiet Revolution “Introverts love secrets, and here, Jenn Granneman opens us to a rich world of them—secrets about what introverts think, desire, and feel; how our brains operate; why we get hangovers without drinking; how to navigate love and work; and what liberates us. An intimate line to the wisdom of introverts—without the awkward introduction and small talk.” —Laurie Helgoe, PhD, author of Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life is Your Hidden Strength "Reading Jenn Granneman’s The Secret Lives of Introverts is like sitting on a stoop with a friend who understands the stigmas you face as an introvert. She offers you support and gentle guidance to navigate this noisy world. In this highly relatable book, Granneman covers topics like: how to manage the overstimulation of socializing, why solitude is crucial to an introvert’s well-being, and how introverts can succeed in their jobs and relationships. . . . Granneman combines compelling anecdotes and the latest research for a fact-filled and enjoyable read, succeeding at her mission to let introverts everywhere know that it’s okay to be who they are." —Nancy Ancowitz, presentation and career coach and author of Self-Promotion for Introverts® "Introverts are sometimes dismissed as boring or socially awkward, but in The Secret Lives of Introverts, Jenn Granneman reassures them they are normal, just different." —Publishers Weekly "The Secret Lives of Introverts provides introverts and those close to them with validating insight regarding their nature. It clears many of the common misconceptions surrounding introversion. It's a wonderful in-depth guide that lets introverts know we are not alone in our way of being, while informing those less introverted of our strengths, gifts and ability to be happy as we are." —Brenda Knowles, creator of space2live and author of The Quiet Rise of Introverts: 8 Practices for Living and Loving in a Noisy World “This one goes out to all of us who have a still surface but depths that teem with energy and life. Allow [Jenn Granneman] to show you the magic of your inner worlds and how to quietly bless others with what stirs down deep.” —Adam S. McHugh, author of Introverts in the Church and The Listening Life “The Secret Lives of Introverts is the new introvert's bible containing everything you need to know to understand, embrace, and celebrate your introversion. Granneman strikes a blissful balance between intriguing research on the science of introversion and heartfelt personal stories and insights that will have you shouting ‘amen’ in agreement (in your head, of course). True to her introverted nature, Granneman takes a thoughtful and thorough approach to explaining the many intricacies of being an introvert in an extrovert-biased world.” —Michaela Chung, author of The Irresistible Introvert: Harness The Power of Quiet Charisma in a Loud World "Jenn Granneman conveys everything that is beautiful and unique about what it means to be an introvert. She guides us through some difficult moments in life that are all too familiar to anyone who has struggled coming to terms with their quiet personality." —Debbie Tung, author of Quiet Girl in a Noisy World and creator of Where's My Bubble “The Secret Lives of Introverts is a book for everyone, introverts and extroverts alike. From the first embrace of chapter one, introverts who have endured the pain of feeling out of place, inadequate, or outright weird will feel remarkably understood. . . . Jenn’s warmth and exceptional ability to connect with her readers makes The Secret Lives of Introverts an enjoyable, validating, and encouraging must read. I love this book!” —Aaron Caycedo-Kimura, author of Text, Don't Call: An Illustrated Guide to the Introverted Life "One of the best books I’ve ever read on introvert empowerment. Granneman’s fearless honesty about what it means to be an introvert in today’s loud, fast, and busy world filled with overcrowded schedules and spaces is desperately needed by all of us who have ever felt 'too sensitive.' She’s given me my new personal mantra: 'In your alone time, you’re free.'" —Lauren Sapala, author of The INFJ Writer "Reading this book was like finding a decoder ring for introverts. Jenn Granneman's candid, eloquent description of the introvert experience had me nodding along and underlining parts. It's wonderful to know that we are not alone, even in our need for solitude and quiet.” —Nanea Hoffman, founder of Sweatpants & Coffee “The Secret Lives of Introverts is for every introvert who has felt different. Filled with practical advice just for introverts on everything from romance to careers . . . its pages are filled with “mhm” moments and “aha” insights.” —Thea Orozco, visibility advisor at Introvertology“Jenn Granneman is among the most sensitive and thoughtful introvert authors today . . . The Secret Lives of Introverts brings to life the experiences every introvert shares and helps us embrace our quiet nature in a very loud world.” —Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking and creator of Quiet Revolution “Introverts love secrets, and here, Jenn Granneman opens us to a rich world of them—secrets about what introverts think, desire, and feel; how our brains operate; why we get hangovers without drinking; how to navigate love and work; and what liberates us. An intimate line to the wisdom of introverts—without the awkward introduction and small talk.” —Laurie Helgoe, PhD, author of Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life is Your Hidden Strength "Reading Jenn Granneman’s The Secret Lives of Introverts is like sitting on a stoop with a friend who understands the stigmas you face as an introvert. She offers you support and gentle guidance to navigate this noisy world. In this highly relatable book, Granneman covers topics like: how to manage the overstimulation of socializing, why solitude is crucial to an introvert’s well-being, and how introverts can succeed in their jobs and relationships. . . . Granneman combines compelling anecdotes and the latest research for a fact-filled and enjoyable read, succeeding at her mission to let introverts everywhere know that it’s okay to be who they are." —Nancy Ancowitz, presentation and career coach and author of Self-Promotion for Introverts® "Introverts are sometimes dismissed as boring or socially awkward, but in The Secret Lives of Introverts, Jenn Granneman reassures them they are normal, just different." —Publishers Weekly "The Secret Lives of Introverts provides introverts and those close to them with validating insight regarding their nature. It clears many of the common misconceptions surrounding introversion. It's a wonderful in-depth guide that lets introverts know we are not alone in our way of being, while informing those less introverted of our strengths, gifts and ability to be happy as we are." —Brenda Knowles, creator of space2live and author of The Quiet Rise of Introverts: 8 Practices for Living and Loving in a Noisy World “This one goes out to all of us who have a still surface but depths that teem with energy and life. Allow [Jenn Granneman] to show you the magic of your inner worlds and how to quietly bless others with what stirs down deep.” —Adam S. McHugh, author of Introverts in the Church and The Listening Life “The Secret Lives of Introverts is the new introvert's bible containing everything you need to know to understand, embrace, and celebrate your introversion. Granneman strikes a blissful balance between intriguing research on the science of introversion and heartfelt personal stories and insights that will have you shouting ‘amen’ in agreement (in your head, of course). True to her introverted nature, Granneman takes a thoughtful and thorough approach to explaining the many intricacies of being an introvert in an extrovert-biased world.” —Michaela Chung, author of The Irresistible Introvert: Harness The Power of Quiet Charisma in a Loud World "Jenn Granneman conveys everything that is beautiful and unique about what it means to be an introvert. She guides us through some difficult moments in life that are all too familiar to anyone who has struggled coming to terms with their quiet personality." —Debbie Tung, author of Quiet Girl in a Noisy World and creator of Where's My Bubble “The Secret Lives of Introverts is a book for everyone, introverts and extroverts alike. From the first embrace of chapter one, introverts who have endured the pain of feeling out of place, inadequate, or outright weird will feel remarkably understood. . . . Jenn’s warmth and exceptional ability to connect with her readers makes The Secret Lives of Introverts an enjoyable, validating, and encouraging must read. I love this book!” —Aaron Caycedo-Kimura, author of Text, Don't Call: An Illustrated Guide to the Introverted Life "One of the best books I’ve ever read on introvert empowerment. Granneman’s fearless honesty about what it means to be an introvert in today’s loud, fast, and busy world filled with overcrowded schedules and spaces is desperately needed by all of us who have ever felt 'too sensitive.' She’s given me my new personal mantra: 'In your alone time, you’re free.'" —Lauren Sapala, author of The INFJ Writer "Reading this book was like finding a decoder ring for introverts. Jenn Granneman's candid, eloquent description of the introvert experience had me nodding along and underlining parts. It's wonderful to know that we are not alone, even in our need for solitude and quiet.” —Nanea Hoffman, founder of Sweatpants & Coffee “The Secret Lives of Introverts is for every introvert who has felt different. Filled with practical advice just for introverts on everything from romance to careers . . . its pages are filled with “mhm” moments and “aha” insights.” —Thea Orozco, visibility advisor at Introvertology

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Book SynopsisTo Have Or to Be? is one of the seminal books of the second half of the 20th century. Nothing less than a manifesto for a new social and psychological revolution to save our threatened planet, this book is a summary of the penetrating thought of Eric Fromm. His thesis is that two modes of existence struggle for the spirit of humankind: the having mode, which concentrates on material possessions, power, and aggression, and is the basis of the universal evils of greed, envy, and violence; and the being mode, which is based on love, the pleasure of sharing, and in productive activity. To Have Or to Be? is a brilliant program for socioeconomic change.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction: The Great Promise, Its Failure, and New Alternatives Part 1: Understanding the Difference between Having and Being I. A First Glance II. Having and Being in Daily Experience III. Having and Being in the Old and New Testaments and in the Writings of Master Eckhart Part 2: Analyzing the Fundamental Differences between the Two Modes of Existence IV. What Is the Having Mode? V. What Is the Being Mode? VI. Further Aspects of Having and Being Part 3: The New Man and the New Society VII. Religion, Character, and Society VIII. Conditions for Human Change and the Features of the New Man IX. Features of the New Society Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis"Nobody has ever articulated so passionately and intelligently what we're doing to ourselves by substituting technologically mediated social interaction. Equipped with penetrating intelligence and a sense of humor, Turkle surveys the front lines of the social-digital transformation." - Lev Grossman, TIME

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Everyday Incivility delves into the day-to-day annoying behaviors that color our interactions with other people, such as the use of crude language in public, family members who claim that they’re “just teasing” and we’re “too sensitive,” coworkers who constantly interrupt us, and inflammatory remarks posted on social media sites. Shelley D. Lane explores what is considered uncivil behavior, why we label some acts as crude or selfish while others are deemed polite and proper, and how these labels often change from one context to the next. She highlights the power dynamics at play in our interactions and explains how “rude” behavior can sometimes be beneficial—and “polite” behavior can be detrimental. Rather than a simplistic manual of manners, Lane provides the tools to understand everyday incivility and strategies for responding effectively and appropriately.Trade ReviewThe book does an excellent job of accommodating the non-academic reader. The examples inject vivid liveliness, the writing is a model of clarity and there is an impressive synthesis of a large body of research. * Discourse Studies *Shelley Lane frames a theoretical “why” for civility as she acknowledges increasing cases of incivility in the public domain. Her work outlines a basic presupposition: people must be heard, not dismissed by pejorative statements. She reclaims civility as a pragmatic democratic foundation in this historical moment. -- Ronald C. Arnett, Duquesne University, author of Levinas's Rhetorical Demand: The Unending Obligation of Communication EthicsWhen we encounter rude behavior, we instinctively blame impolite people. Drawing on academic research, personal stories, and newsworthy episodes, Shelley Lane cleverly demonstrates how incivility can emerge from cultural change, social contexts, and simple misunderstandings. This is a timely and thoughtful book that should bring us to pause and reflect before we rush to judgment. -- Philip Smith, Yale University; coauthor of Incivility: The Rude Stranger in Everyday LifeTaking a perspective toward civility and incivility that emphasizes their contextual and communicative features, Shelley Lane identifies the complexity of the phenomenon and the importance of respect, restraint, and responsibility. Consistent with the "dark side" perspective of functional ambivalence, in which there is brightness in the dark and darkness in the light, Lane presents both a highly readable and practical contemplation of incivility, as well as a legitimate scholarly work of great analytic breadth and depth. In a time that so often feels of despair, Understanding Everyday Incivility actually offers much optimism that acceptable forms of civility can be achieved. -- Brian H. Spitzberg, Senate Distinguished Professor of Communication, San Diego State UniversityUnderstanding Everyday Incivility offers a thorough, informed, and readable examination of the many forms that incivility can take and the various contexts in which it occurs. Lane’s numerous thought-provoking examples of behavior that might be labeled uncivil keep her analyses concrete and relevant to contemporary life. Her strategies for promoting civility are both sensible and timely. -- Emrys Westacott, Alfred University; author of The Virtues of Our Vices: A Modest Defense of Gossip, Rudeness, and Other Bad HabitsThis comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of the communicative vice of incivility and its virtuous counterpart, civility, is an invaluable resource for researchers, instructors, and practitioners alike. Both scholarly and refreshingly accessible, Lane’s impressive, carefully documented volume organizes the vast, multi-disciplinary body of research on everyday communicative practices that can harm or heal relational and organizational environments. -- Janie Harden Fritz, Duquesne University; author of Professional Civility: Communicative Virtue at WorkMeticulously researched and written with lucidity, this book provides deep insights into our civility crisis. Rather than prescribe a set of rules, Lane explains what we need consider if we are to build a truly lasting civility. A gem of a book that ranks with the best literature on civility. -- Benet Davetian, University of Prince Edward Island; author of Civility: A Cultural HistoryTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Everyday IncivilityChapter 2: Characterizing Everyday IncivilityChapter 3: Influences on Everyday IncivilityChapter 4: The Good, the Bad, and the Virtue of CivilityChapter 5: Power and Everyday IncivilityChapter 6: Everyday Incivility at WorkChapter 7: Everyday Incivility OnlineChapter 8: Everyday Incivility at HomeChapter 9: Promoting Everyday Civility

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Book SynopsisFrom the National Book Award winner, a powerful and timely rumination on how we can draw on historical examples of “survivor power” to understand the upheaval and death caused by the COVID-19 pandemic—and collectively heal"Lifton shows us why we must confront reality in order to save democracy." —Peter Balakian, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Ozone JournalIn this moving and ultimately hopeful meditation on the psychological aftermath of catastrophe, award-winning psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton calls forth his life’s work to show us how to cope with the lasting effects and legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic. The result is a thought-provoking examination of life in the face of COVID-19 from one of the most profound thinkers of our time. When the people of Hiroshima experienced the unspeakable horror of the atomic bombing, they responded by creating an activist “city of peace.” Survivors of the Nazi death camps took the lead in combating mass killing of any kind and converted their experience into art and literature that demonstrated the resilience of the human spirit. Drawing on the remarkably life-affirming responses of survivors of such atrocities, Lifton, “one of the world’s foremost thinkers on why we humans do such awful things to each other” (Bill Moyers), shows readers how we can carry on and live meaningful lives even in the face of the tragic and the absurd. Surviving Our Catastrophes offers compelling examples of “survivor power” and makes clear that we will not move forward by denying the true extent of the pandemic’s destruction. Instead, we must truly reckon with COVID-19’s effects on ourselves and society—and find individual and collective forms of renewal.Trade ReviewPraise for Surviving Our Catastrophes:"[Surviving Our Catastrophes] cuts through the existential fog to reveal something like hope. . . . Lifton’s wisdom is worth reading—and heeding."—The Washington Post"Thought-provoking. . . . Surviving Our Catastrophes is an absorbing sociological study focused on survivors—the keys to social renewal after disasters strike."—Foreword Reviews"Readers will cry and cheer as they immerse themselves in Lifton’s wise, chilling, enlightening, and compassionate book."—Booklist (starred review)“A thoughtful, pithy, and inspiring narrative. . . . Written with the authority of experience, this book offers a viable path to true recovery.”—Kirkus Reviews"Lifton, more than anyone alive today, can serve as a wise and lucid guide . . . [to] the remarkably life-affirming responses of survivors of atrocities, and the larger human capacity for collective renewal."—Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score“Lifton makes a difficult subject accessible . . . the book feels almost like a conversation. In this summation of a lifetime’s work, he distills the wisdom gained from bearing intimate witness to survivors of history’s most terrible events, and offers us all a message of hope.”—Dr. Judith Herman, author of Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice “With the same intellectual rigor and passionate commitment he has brought to his life’s work, Robert Jay Lifton explains how the way we process and memorialize catastrophe—Hiroshima, the AIDS plague, the murderous early days of the COVID pandemic—can reveal, and mobilize, what he calls our ‘human commonality.’ It’s a book we can all be grateful for.”—Daniel Okrent, author of The Guarded Gate and Last Call “If the human race can look back without despair on what it did to itself in the twentieth century (and may well be about to do again), then we should thank the unflinching wisdom of Robert Jay Lifton. This short, utterly necessary book is written at the climax of a very long life, by a man who has looked straight into the black sun of Auschwitz and Hiroshima and yet preserved his moral eyesight. . . . Lifton writes here about victims who become survivors . . . of catastrophes present and to come: COVID-19, nuclear threat, climate change. We have to learn from the survivors of catastrophe ‘if we are to learn the truth about ourselves, if we are to go on living as a species.’”—Neal Ascherson, Scottish journalist and author of Black Sea and the novel The Death of the Fronsac “This exquisite distillation of a genius-life’s wisdom turns our age of troubles into a time of unexpected affirmation, abundant possibility. Robert Jay Lifton’s briefest book is—stunningly—his magnum opus.”—James Carroll, author of The Truth at the Heart of the Lie “Lifton shows us why we must confront reality in order to save democracy.”—Peter Balakian, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Ozone Journal “Lifton offers a powerful and clear physical and spiritual road map of how to navigate our pain after a personal or global disaster: see it, feel it, own it, share it, and use it.”—Sohaila Abdulali, author of What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape“Lifton escorts us on a soul-searching journey and gives us an emotional and intellectual road map for accepting and living through catastrophes using what he calls ‘survivor power.’ This book is not just a captivating read; it’s also a life-affirming experience.”—Dr. Michael Osterholm“The COVID-19 pandemic appears to us a catastrophe like no other. And yet from the Holocaust to Hiroshima to the War on Terror, the pandemic is but the leading edge of a catastrophic century. To make sense of the plague—to understand it as medical challenge, moral conundrum, and societal wound—demands the rare writer who has confronted the century’s horrors. In its wisdom and humanity, Surviving Our Catastrophes is an essential book.”—Mark Danner, author of The Massacre at El Mozote, Torture and Truth, and Spiral: Trapped in the Forever War “A poignant, beautifully crafted, and compelling case for optimizing our survival as individuals and as a species, Surviving Our Catastrophes is the culmination of a lifetime of inquiry and study of the most horrible and horrifying things human beings do to each other and their ensuant moral injury. Lifton shows how we might and sometimes do heal from such events and their aftermath through bearing witness, remembering, public mourning, and above all, widespread social action and activism. He also shows us how we might come to prevent impending disasters stemming from the human mind when we fail to recognize our common humanity. ”—Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) and author of Full Catastrophe Living and Coming to Our Senses

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Book SynopsisExploring Social Psychology succinctly explores social psychological science and applies it to contemporary issues and everyday life. Based on the bestselling text, Social Psychology by David Myers and Jean Twenge, the book presents 31 short moduleseach readable in a single sittingthat introduce students to such scientific explorations as love and hate, conformity and independence, prejudice and helping, and persuasion and self-determination. The Connect course for this offering includes SmartBook, an adaptive reading and study experience which guides students to master, recall, and apply key concepts while providing automatically-graded assessments.McGraw-Hill Connect is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: SmartBook - an adaptive digital version of the course textboTable of ContentsExploring Social Psychology, 9ePart 1 Introducing Social Psychology MODULE 1: Doing Social PsychologyMODULE 2: Did You Know It All Along?Part 2 Social ThinkingMODULE 3: Self-Concept: Who Am I?MODULE 4: Self-Serving BiasMODULE 5: Narcissism and the Limits of Self-EsteemMODULE 6: The Fundamental Attribution ErrorMODULE 7: The Powers and Perils of IntuitionMODULE 8: Reasons for UnreasonMODULE 9: Behavior and BeliefMODULE 10: Clinical IntuitionMODULE 11: Clinical Therapy: The Powers of Social CognitionPart 3 Social InfluenceMODULE 12: Biology and CultureMODULE 13: Gender Similarities and DifferencesMODULE 14: How Nice People Get CorruptedMODULE 15: Two Routes to PersuasionMODULE 16: Indoctrination and InoculationMODULE 17: Social Facilitation: The Mere Presence of OthersMODULE 18: Social Loafing: Many Hands Make Diminished ResponsibilityMODULE 19: Deindividuation: Doing Together What We Would Not Do AloneMODULE 20: Group Polarization: How Do Groups Intensify Decisions?MODULE 21: Power to the PersonPart 4 Social RelationsMODULE 22: The Reach of PrejudiceMODULE 23: The Roots of PrejudiceMODULE 24: The Nature and Nurture of AggressionMODULE 25: Does Media Use Influence Social Behavior?MODULE 26: Who Likes Whom?MODULE 27: The Ups and Downs of LoveMODULE 28: Causes of ConflictMODULE 29: Blessed Are the PeacemakersMODULE 30: When Do People Help?MODULE 31: Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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Book SynopsisThe human mind is both brilliant and pathetic. We have mastered fire and have stood on the moon, and yet every one of us is fundamentally ignorant, irrational and prone to making simple mistakes every day.'In The Knowledge Illusion, the cognitive scientists Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach hammer another nail into the coffin of the rational individual . . . positing that not just rationality but the very idea of individual thinking is a myth.'Yuval Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens and Homo DeusIn this groundbreaking book, cognitive scientists Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach show how our success as a species is down to us living in a rich community of knowledge where we are drawing on information and expertise outside our heads. And we have no idea that we are even doing it.Utilizing cutting-edge research, The Knowledge Illusion explains why we think we know more than we do, why beliefs are so hard to change and why we are so prone to making mistakes. Providing a blueprint for successful ways to work in collaboration to do amazing things, it reveals why the key to human intelligence lies in the way we think and work together.Trade ReviewIn The Knowledge Illusion, the cognitive scientists Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach hammer another nail into the coffin of the rational individual . . . positing that not just rationality but the very idea of individual thinking is a myth. -- Yuval Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens and Homo DeusSloman and Fernbach offer clever demonstrations of how much we take for granted, and how little we actually understand . . . The book is stimulating, and any explanation of our current malaise that attributes it to cognitive failures — rather than putting it down to the moral wickedness of one group or another — is most welcome. Sloman and Fernbach are working to uproot a very important problem. * Financial Times *We all know less than we think we do, including how much we know about how much we know. There's no cure for this condition, but there is a treatment: this fascinating book. The Knowledge Illusion is filled with insights on how we should deal with our individual ignorance and collective wisdom. -- Steven PinkerWe radically overestimate how much we know. In this fascinating book, Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach examine the origin and consequences of this knowledge illusion, exploring both the extent of our ignorance and the clever ways in which we overcome it. This is an exceptionally clear and well-reasoned book, and it has some important and radical things to say about everything from the allure of stories to how iPhones make us smarter to the pros and cons of democracy. This is psychology at its best. -- Paul BloomI love this book. A brilliant, eye-opening treatment of how little each of us knows, and how much all of us know. It's magnificent, and it's also a lot of fun. Read it! -- Cass R. Sunstein, coauthor of Nudge and founder and director, Program on Behavioral Economics and Public Policy, Harvard Law School

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Book SynopsisA revolutionary rethinking of everything we know about powerIt shapes every interaction we have, whether we''re trying to get a two-year-old to eat green vegetables or ask for a promotion at work. But how do we really gain and maintain power - through coercion or cooperation? What does it do to our behaviour? And what makes us lose power? In twenty revolutionary ''power principles'', renowned psychologist Dacher Keltner turns everything we thought we knew about influence and status upside down, redefining power for our times. ''Keltner is the most interesting psychologist in America. It''s only a matter of time before his ideas spread everywhere'' Michael Lewis ''Sheds light on human power''s dark side, as well as its redeeming qualities. Everyone can learn from this wise book'' Susan T. Fiske, author of Social Cognition''A lively description of how true power is like a return on a social investment in others'' Frans de Waal, author of Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?''Lively and intriguing ... A much-needed dose of positivity'' ProspectTrade ReviewThere cannot be many business school academics with a hotline to Hollywood. But Dacher Keltner has become something of a go-to guy for Tinseltown since advising on Inside Out ... Prof Keltner is in demand for his work on decoding emotions, which has culminated in a book explaining how people gain and lose power, based on the studies of executive behaviour he has undertaken over 20 years * Financial Times *Lively and intriguing ... The Power Paradox delivers a much-needed dose of positivity in the study of how managers and leaders can get the best out of their workers and populations * Prospect *The Westminster old guard sat all around him may not realise it, but Dacher Keltner and his ideas may pose a severe challenge to their way of doing business. And it gets worse: as he and his cohorts render them obsolete, they will rub it in by being nice to them -- Archie Bland * Guardian *Dacher Keltner is the most interesting psychologist in America. He's busy changing the minds of Americans about how power works, how inequality works. It's only a matter of time before his ideas spread everywhere. And unlike most psychologists I know, he's not a weirdo -- Michael Lewis, author of 'The Big Short', 'Flash Boys', and 'Boomerang'The Power Paradox brings clarity to our confusion, brimming with evidence-based insights into powerlessness, the selfish uses of power, and the best kind: power that furthers the greater good. Dacher Keltner's brilliant research gives us a lens that lets us see afresh hidden patterns in society, politics, and our own lives. No doubt this will be one of the most significant science books of the decade -- Daniel Goleman, author of 'Emotional Intelligence' and 'A Force for Good: The Dalai Lama’s Vision for Our World'Keltner shares insights into many aspects of power, including afternoon tea in Britain and how Lincoln won the presidency ... Provocative and intriguing -- Sheryl WuDunn, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of 'Half the Sky: How to Change the World'That power is not taken but given is true for most human relations today. It has ancient roots in primate behavior. Dacher Keltner applies a lifetime of research to this topic, offering a lively description of how true power is like a return on a social investment in others -- Frans de Waal, author of 'Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?'With personal insight and the latest science, Keltner is both realistic and idealistic: The Power Paradox sheds light on human power's dark side, as well as its redeeming qualities. Everyone can learn from this wise book -- Susan T. Fiske, Professor of Psychology at Princeton and author of 'Social Cognition'Dacher Keltner's focus on power as doing good for others is a refreshing change from a Machiavellian perspective and helps us to better understand what the - much more fulfilling - target of ambition should be -- Kate Pickett, co-author of 'The Spirit Level'

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Book SynopsisIn Invisible Influence, the New York Times bestselling author of Contagious explores the subtle influences that affect the decisions we make – from what we buy, to the careers we choose, to what we eat.   If you're like most people, you think your individual tastes and opinions drive your choices and behaviours. You wear a certain jacket because you liked how it looked. You picked a particular career because you found it interesting. The notion that our choices are driven by our own personal thoughts and opinions is patently obvious. Right? Wrong. Without our realizing it, other people's behaviour has a huge influence on everything we do at every moment of our lives, from the mundane to the momentous. Even strangers have an impact on our judgments and decisions: our attitudes toward a welfare policy shift if we're told it is supported by Democrats versus Republicans (even though the policy is the same). But social influence doesn't just lead us to do the same things as others. In some cases we imitate others around us. But in other cases we avoid particular choices or behaviours because other people are doing them. We stop listening to a band because they go mainstream. We skip buying the minivan because we don't want to look like a soccer mom.By understanding how social influence works, we can decide when to resist and when to embrace it – and learn how we can use this knowledge to exercise more control over our own behaviour. Trade Review"With great insight, Jonah Berger removes the cloak of invisibility from powerful sources of influence and resolves fascinating mysteries of human behavior." - Robert Cialdini, author of Influence“If you want to know what really influences your behavior, read Jonah Berger’s latest eye-opening book, packed with thought-provoking research, memorable stories, and powerful insights. A terrific read!”—William Ury, author of Getting to Yes with Yourself“As he did with Contagious, Jonah Berger takes us deep beneath the surface of things, with mesmerizing results. Invisible Influence is a book with the power to transform the way we see ourselves and our place in the world.”—Arianna Huffington, author of Thrive“Jonah Berger has done it again: Written a fascinating book that brims with ideas and tools for how to think about the world.” – Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit“From the very first page, this book will change the way you look at yourself—and others. Eye-opening and thoroughly engaging.”—Amy Cuddy, author of Presence“Whether you want to influence others, make smarter decisions, or just better understand the mystery that is human behavior, this book will show you how. A terrific, insightful read.”—Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos“Berger offers an engaging guide to the concept of social influence. Berger’s prose is consistently entertaining, applying science to real life in surprising ways and explaining research through narrative. His book fascinates because it opens up the moving parts of a mysterious machine, allowing readers to watch them in action.”—Publishers Weekly“Berger picks up where his Contagious: Why Things Catch On (2013) left off to explore why we desire what we do—and more, why we act as we do, politically, socially, economically, and emotionally… he does a good job of distilling scientific insights into easily understood object lessons on social psychology.”—Kirkus Reviews"Jonah continues to be one of the most innovative psychological researchers publishing today. His insights are not only thought provoking and counter-intuitive, he manages to express them in a practical and pragmatic way. I'll read anything he writes—and use it too."—Ryan Holiday, author of Trust Me I'm Lying and Growth Hacker Marketing.“Invisible Influence is that rare business book that’s both informative and enough fun to take to the beach.”—Anne Fisher, Fortune.com“Grab one or both of his books and read them through the lens of your own business. Just maybe you will become more effective at influencing your customers.”—Inc.com"This winding exploration of our collective psyche is fascinating..."—The Washington Post

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Book SynopsisThe true antidote to loneliness, this book will teach you the secret to building meaningful relationships and the importance of authentic connections in a lonely world. Is it possible to have hundreds of followers on social media but still feel isolated? To live in a city of millions of people but find yourself alone? No one really wants to admit it, but the answer is certainly 'yes'. So, let's talk about loneliness. Human connection specialist Simone Heng knows a lot about being lonely. She left an enviable career and social life to move back to her family home to care for her mother. All alone in a house filled with memories but devoid of people, she was faced with the realization that human connection is one of our most essential needs. There's a global loneliness epidemic. Every one of us has experienced feeling lonely, even if we don't realize it. The modern world has changed how we live and the 'village' environment with spontaneous connection has been replaced by remote work and contrived relationships. Most importantly, the old stereotypes of what loneliness looks like no longer hold true — in a world where technology has made us more 'connected' than ever before, people of all ages are feeling alone.Simone shares her journey to understanding the value of human connection and explains how to distinguish authentic relationships from fake substitutes. This definitive book on loneliness shows us how to build meaningful relationships with those that matter the most, forge new friendships, and create the genuine connections we all crave.

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Book Synopsis''A natural follow up to Susan Cain''s Quiet'' - The Sunday Times Style''The authors paint an illuminating portrait of highly sensitive people'' - Financial Times*****Have you ever been told you''re too sensitive? Welcome to the club.Nearly 1 in 3 people have the genes to be more sensitive than others. But what if we said it doesn''t have to be the insult it''s always been framed as?Highly sensitive people: Have a heightened sense of empathy Tune into subtle details and make connections that others miss Are often wonderfully creativeThrough fascinating research, expert storytelling and practical insight, this book will teach you how to unlock the potential in this undervalued strength and leverage it in your relationships, your work and your life.Shattering the myth that being sensitive is a weakness, Sensitive will change - once and for all - how the world sees sensitive people, and how they see themselves.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestsellerFinancial Times, TLS, Evening Standard, New Statesman Books of the Year''Excellent, their advice is sound . . . liberal parents, in particular, should read it'' Financial TimesHave good intentions, over-parenting and the decline in unsupervised play led to the emergence of modern identity politics and hypersensitivity?In this book, free speech campaigner Greg Lukianoff and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt investigate a new cultural phenomenon of safetyism, beginning on American college campuses in 2014 and spreading throughout academic institutions in the English-speaking world.Looking at the consequences of paranoid parenting, the increase in anxiety and depression amongst students and the rise of new ideas about justice, Lukianoff and Haidt argue that well-intended but misguided attempts to protect young people are damaging their development and mental health, the functioning of educational systems and even democracy itself.Trade ReviewExcellent . . . their advice is sound . . . liberal parents, in particular, should read it -- Edward Luce * Financial Times *An important if disturbing book . . . Lukianoff and Haidt tell a plausible story -- Niall Ferguson * The Times *A compelling and timely argument against attitudes and practises that, however well-intended, are damaging our universities, harming our children and leaving an entire generation intellectually and emotionally ill-prepared for an ever-more fraught and complex world. A brave and necessary work. -- Rabbi Lord Jonathan SacksNo one is omniscient or infallible, so a willingness to evaluate new ideas is vital to understanding our world. Yet universities, which ought to be forums for open debate, are developing a reputation for dogmatism and intolerance. Haidt and Lukianoff, distinguished advocates of freedom of expression, offer a deep analysis of what's going wrong on campus, and how we can hold universities to their highest ideals. -- Steven PinkerOur behavior in society is not immune to the power of rational scientific analysis. Through that lens, prepare yourself for a candid look at the softening of America, and what we can do about it. -- Neil deGrasse TysonWe can talk ourselves into believing that some kinds of speech will shatter us, or we can talk ourselves out of that belief. The authors know the science. We are not as fragile as our self-appointed protectors suppose. Read this deeply informed book to become a more resilient soul in a more resilient democracy. -- Philip E. Tetlock

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Book SynopsisTerrorism and radicalization came to the forefront of news and politics in the US after the unforgettable attacks of September 11th, 2001. When George W. Bush famously asked Why do they hate us?, the President echoed the confusion, anger and fear felt by millions of Americans, while also creating a politicized discourse that has come to characterize and obscure discussions of both phenomenon in the media.Since then the American public has lived through a number of domestic attacks and threats, and watched international terrorist attacks from afar on television sets and computer screens. The anxiety and misinformation surrounding terrorism and radicalization are perhaps best detected in questions that have continued to recur in the last decade: Are terrorists crazy?; Is there a profile of individuals likely to become terrorists?; Is it possible to prevent radicalization to terrorism? Fortunately, in the two decades since 9/11, a significant body of research has emerged that can help provide definitive answers. As experts in the psychology of radicalization, Sophia Moskalenko and Clark McCauley propose twelve mechanisms that can move individuals, groups, and mass publics from political indifference to sympathy and support for terrorist violence. Radicalization to Terrorism: What Everyone Needs to Know synthesizes original and existing research to answer the questions raised after each new attack, including those committed by radicalized Americans. It offers a rigorously informed overview of the insight that will enable readers to see beyond the relentless new cycle to understand where terrorism comes from and how best to respond to it.Table of ContentsChapter 1. What is terrorism and who becomes a terrorist? Chapter 2. What is radicalization? Chapter 3. How are individuals radicalized to join a terrorist group? Chapter 4. How are small groups radicalized to use terrorism as a tactic? Chapter 5. How are mass publics radicalized to support terrorism? Chapter 6. What is the relation between radical ideas and radical action? Chapter 7. What's different about lone-wolf terrorists? Chapter 8. Are suicide bombers suicidal? Chapter 9. Is it possible to prevent radicalization to terrorism? Chapter 10. Is it possible to de-radicalize terrorists? Chapter 11. What are Mass Identity Manipulations (MIMs)--pictures, songs/chants, rumors, rituals and symbols? Chapter 12. Mass radicalization in the United States Chapter 13. Conclusions: What Everyone Needs to Know about Radicalization and Extremism

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Book SynopsisThe role of men is critical when it comes to preventing sexual assault.Gordon Braxton was in his second year of college before anybody bothered to speak to him about sexual violence, despite the fact that he already knew friends and family members that had survived a sexual assault. Unfortunately, this is a common experience as many young men and boys, especially Black boys, do not have an opportunity to discuss their views on sexual violence and what role they might play in preventing it. Empowering Black Boys to Challenge Rape Culture supports the training of a rising generation by providing commentary from an experienced educator, an overview of existing research and preventative techniques, and insight into young men''s perspectives on violence. The result is a powerful new perspective on violence prevention--the first to focus on Black boys and to be written by a Black male author.The most critical lesson that boys need to learn is that they have an essential role to play in preveTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Prologue Introduction Chapter 1: The Scope of Sexual Violence and Rape Culture Chapter 2: Starting the Conversation Chapter 3: Facing the Complications of Being an Anti-Violent Man Chapter 4: Defining Manhood for Ourselves Chapter 5: Formulating Manhood in the Shadow of the Myth of the Black Rapist Chapter 6: Examining Media Representations of Black Manhood Chapter 7: Understanding Our Power to Harm Chapter 8: Becoming An Active Bystander Chapter 9: Finding a Home in a Global Movement Appendix I: Recommended Books Appendix II: Helpful Tips For Productive Conversations Appendix III: Helpful Sites Appendix IV: Common Myths Appendix V: Leading Case Studies Involving Celebrities Appendix VI: Talking to Boys about False Accusations

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Book Synopsis''This is not just another pop-psych book: it''s the first book to capture and share the insights from all the recent groundbreaking research on how we judge and persuade each other. And it translates that into simple, practical terms anyone can use to build more effective relationships at the office or home'' Amy CuddyHOW PEOPLE JUDGE YOU - AND HOW TO COME OUT LOOKING GOOD Everyone wants to know how to be more influential. But most of us don''t really think we can have the kind of magnetism or charisma that we associate with someone like Bill Clinton or Oprah Winfrey unless it comes naturally. In Compelling People - now required reading at Harvard Business School - John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut show that this isn''t something we have to be born with, it''s something we can learn. They trace the path to influence through a balance of strength and warmth. Each seems simple, but only a few of us figure out the tricky task of projecting b

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1974. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Table of Contents1 MAN AS AN INFORMATION PROCESSOR: AN APPROACH TO THE INTERPRETATION OF BEHAVIOR, I- Man as An Information Processor, II- General Implications for Research, I II. A Preview of Things to Come, 2 THE NATURE OF COGNITIONS — JUDGMENTS, BELIEFS, AND ATTITUDES I. Judgment, Perception, and Misperception,, II. The Nature of Beliefs and Attitudes, III. Membership in Ordinal Categories — The Interpretation of Category Ratings, 3 EFFECTS OF RESPONSE LANGUAGE ON THE INTERPRETATION OF BELIEFS AND ATTITUDES, I. Determinants and Effects of Rating Scale Position, II. Additional Determinants of Response, Language Differences, III. Concluding Remarks, SECTION II: COGNITIVE ORGANIZATION 4 SUBJECTIVE PROBABILITY MODELS OF COGNITIVE ORGANIZATION

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Book Synopsis'Since its very first edition, Social Cognition has been the undisputed bible of the field. Insightful, authoritative and beautifully written .... it is an indispensable guide for students and scientists alike' -Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University

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Book SynopsisThe political left has an urgent and rising problem with authoritarianism. An alarmingly high percentage of self-identified progressives are punitive, bullying, and intolerant of disagreement and the problem is getting worse.Using his own cutting-edge research, leading psychologist Luke Conway shows that it's not just right-wing extremists who long for an authority figure to crush their enemies, silence opponents and restore order; it' s also those who preach be kind' and celebrate their inclusivity.' A persistent proportion of left-wingers demonstrate authoritarian tendencies, and they're becoming more emboldened as they gain cultural and political power. On a range of scientific and social issues, they are increasingly advocating censorship over free debate, disregarding the rule of law, and dehumanising their opponents. These tendencies are part of an accelerating threat circle' of mutual hatred and fear between left and right that could tear apart our basic democratic no

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Book Synopsis'With the authentic voice I've grown to expect from Devon [...] This book articulates a feeling that has lurked in the dark corners of so many minds and brings it into the light where it can be faced, embraced, understood, and ultimately, healed. Stop doomscrolling and read this book. You'll feel better, I promise.' -Celeste Headlee, journalist and bestselling authorHow many times a day do you feel shame? Struggling to pay the bills; buying a top made in a sweatshop; reading the news and feeling - yet again - a powerlessness to the point of apathy? In today's self-blame culture, it often feels impossible not to carry shame about the choices we make and the values by which we live. When the political is so personal, and the personal is so political, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sense that we're not doing enough - maybe, even, that we're not enough. In this bold and transformative manifesto, social psychologist and author of Unmasking Autism Dr Devon Price takes an in-depth look at shame and the role it plays in our lives. Systemic Shame traps us into fighting unwinnable battles and judging others for their failures. But it especially affects those who are already vulnerable because they're carrying shame from a difficult past or a complicated sense of self-esteem. This new, radically positive book shows us that there is no such thing as becoming "good enough" to be deserving of love; that we must claim acceptance for ourselves. Blending the latest social psychology, personal insights and empowering practical exercises, Unlearning Shame is a radical guide to overcoming self-blame and embracing a new culture - one where we take control of the choices we make and the future we create.Trade ReviewWith the authentic voice I've grown to expect from Devon, he raises an issue that could not be more timely. This book articulates a feeling that has lurked in the dark corners of so many minds and brings it into the light where it can be faced, embraced, understood, and ultimately, healed. Stop doomscrolling and read this book. You'll feel better, I promise. * Celeste Headlee, journalist and bestselling author *

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking redefinition of what it means to be healthy that introduces the need for social health - the part of wellbeing that comes from feeling connected - to truly flourish.Exercise. Eat a balanced diet. Go to therapy. Most wellness advice is focused on achieving and maintaining good physical and mental health. But Harvard-trained social scientist and pioneering social health expert Kasley Killam reveals that this approach is missing a vital component: human connection.Relationships not only make us happier, but also are critical to our overall health and longevity. Research shows that people with a strong sense of belonging are 2.6 times more likely to report good or excellent health. Perhaps even more astonishingly, people who lack social support are up to 53% more likely to die from any cause. Yet social health has been overlooked and underappreciated - until now.Just as we exercise our physical muscles, we can strengthen our social muscles

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Book SynopsisVolunteers are invited to a scientific laboratory under the pretence of participating in a study about the effects of punishment on learning. They are instructed by an experimenter to administer an electric shock of increasing intensity every time a 'learner', strapped to an electric conductor, makes a mistake. How many, if any, would go right up the scale to 450 Volts? The implications of Stanley Milgram's extraordinary findings (up to 65 per cent of subjects administered the full shock) are devastating. From the Holocaust to Vietnam and Iraq, "Obedience to Authority" goes some way towards explaining how ordinary people can commit the most horrific of crimes if placed under the influence of a malevolent authority. This title is presented with a new foreword by Jerome Bruner.

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Book SynopsisThe con artist: from Bernie Madoff to Clark Rockefeller to Lance Armstrong. How do they get away with it? And what keeps us falling for them, over and over again? In The Confidence Game, Maria Konnikova investigates the psychological principles that underlie each stage of the swindle, from the put-up all the way to the fix, and how we can train ourselves to spot a story that isn't all it seems.Trade ReviewA fascinating look at the psychology behind every hustle * * Economist * *The story of the con artist may be unmatched for combining human interest with insight into human nature, and star psychology writer Maria Konnikova explains their wiles to us with her characteristic clarity, flair and depth -- STEVEN PINKERRemarkable . . . The Confidence Game will widen your eyes and sharpen your mind -- DANIEL H. PINKIn a world of pseudoscience, Maria Konnikova's calm rationality is comforting and smart -- JON RONSONAs an invaluable resource for understanding the conditions that create the scammer, the mechanics of the scam and the inherent vulnerability of the mark, The Confidence Game should be required reading . . . Given the current state of democracies around the globe, it should also be a prerequisite for voting * * Times Literary Supplement * *If you liked Malcolm Gladwell's Blink, you'll love this lucid and revelatory look into our oh-so-susceptible selves -- ERIK LARSON * * author of The Devil in the White City * *Fascinating stories of some fantastically elaborate cons * * Spectator * *One of the best science writers of our time * * Forbes * *There's a lot to be learned about human nature from the con's enduring success. And Konnikova is an insightful analyst of the dark art of ­the scam. Konnikova has learned at least one thing from the con artists she studied: Always leave your marks wanting more * * New York Times * *Maria Konnikova breaks down the psychology of schemes, scams, tricks and frauds across the centuries in The Confidence Game an unnerving manual for conning and getting conned . . . fortunately, the cons are usually entertaining and the studies revealing * * Washington Post * *A gripping examination of exactly why so many of us are such suckers for schemes that shut down our saner instincts * * Vice * *Konnikova covers wide-ranging studies in social psychology and illustrates them with colorful stories about real-life con men and women in action * * New York Magazine * *A thrilling psychological detective story investigating how con artists prey on our propensity for believing what we wish were true and how this illuminates the inner workings of trust and deception in our everyday lives . . . a tapestry of riveting real-life con artist profiles interwoven with decades of psychology experiments. What makes the book especially pleasurable is that Konnikova's intellectual rigor comes with a side of warm wit . . . thoroughly fascinating * * Brainpickings * *An engaging read: between studies and statistics, Konnikova threads her examination with rich narratives of historical swindles * * Los Angeles Review of Books * *A compelling, engrossing account of the world of the con. I stayed up far too late reading it. Beautifully written, and filled with stories and thought-provoking psychological research, The Confidence Game will teach you how confidence artists operate - and how to outwit them -- CHARLES DUHIGG * * author of The Power of Habit * *An enthralling read about why we're all vulnerable to deception, by one of the truly gifted social science writers of our time. This book shook my confidence in my ability to detect fraud - and then showed me how to improve my skills -- ADAM GRANT * * author of Give and Take and Originals * *What magic takes place when a smooth talking stranger convinces you to part with everything you have? Maria Konnikova is a superb storyteller and her tales of conmen and their victims will blow your mind. The Confidence Game is a masterful exploration of human psychology - Konnikova uses the art of the con to explore some striking claims about kindness and cruelty, memory and reputation, the power of stories, and the very nature of the self. This is a brilliant and often unsettling book, and it leaves me with mixed feelings - I'd like everyone to read it, but at the same time, it scares me to think of it falling into the wrong hands -- PAUL BLOOM * * author of Just Babies * *Gripping . . . Konnikova has a gift for bringing out the drama, poignancy and (if you're not the victim) the humor in the elaborate deceptions she describes * * Jacksonville.com * *Exceptional . . . a brisk, engaging overview of the ways these skilled tricksters masterfully manipulate us to their own ends * * Boston Globe * *Fantastical . . . a quick and enjoyable read about con-artistry * * Spiked * *Irresistably fascinating * * Sunday Herald * *

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Book SynopsisRevisiting the Classic Studiesis a series of texts that introduces readers to the studies in psychology that changed the way we think about core topics in the discipline today. It provokes students to ask more interesting and challenging questions about the field by encouraging a deeper level of engagementbothwiththe details of the studies themselves and with the nature of their contribution.Edited by leading scholars in their field and written by researchers at the cutting edge of these developments, the chapters in each text provide details of the original works and their theoretical and empirical impact, and then discuss the ways in which thinking and research has advanced in the years since the studies were conducted. Social Psychology: Revisiting the Classic Studiestraces 15 ground-breakingstudies by researchers such as Asch, Festinger, Milgram, Sherif, Tajfel and Zimbardo to re-examine and reflect on their findings and engage in a livelTrade Review"Like the very best guidebooks, the authors set the classic studies in context, helping the reader to understand why each study was conducted and how it was received by its contemporary audience. Just as important, they discuss the legacy of each study, showing how it opened up lines of theorizing and empirical research that have helped to create the vibrant and socially relevant discipline that we know today." -- Professor Anthony Manstead"Not only have I been able to delve deeper into experiments that I’ve studied before, but I was able to widen my knowledge to study other experiments in sufficient detail. The information provided throughout was highly detailed, clearly explained and well suited for its audience." -- Emily D’SouzaTable of ContentsAn Introduction to Classic Studies in Social Psychology - S. Alexander Haslam and Joanne R. Smith Social Facilitation and Social Loafing: Revisiting Triplett’s competition studies - Steven J. Karau and Kipling D. Williams Attitudes and Behavior: Revisiting LaPiere’s hospitality study - Joanne R. Smith and Deborah J. Terry Cognitive Dissonance: Revisiting Festinger’s end of the world study - Joel Cooper Norm Formation: Revisiting Sherif’s autokinetic illusion study - Dominic Abrams and John M. Levine Conformity: Revisiting Asch’s line-judgment studies - Jolanda Jetten and Matthew J. Hornsey Minority Influence: Revisiting Moscovici’s blue-green afterimage studies - Robin Martin and Miles Hewstone Obedience: Revisiting Milgram’s shock experiments - Stephen Reicher and S. Alexander Haslam Tyranny: Revisiting Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment - S. Alexander Haslam and Stephen Reicher Intergroup Relations and Conflict: Revisiting Sherif’s Boys’ Camp studies - Michael J. Platow and John A. Hunter Discrimination: Revisiting Tajfel’s minimal group studies - Russell Spears and Sabine Otten Group Decision Making: Revisiting Janis′s groupthink study - Dominic J. Packer and Nick D. Ungson Helping in Emergencies: Revisiting Latané and Darley’s bystander studies - Mark Levine Promoting Positive Intergroup Relations: Revisiting Aronson et al′s jigsaw classroom - John F. Dovidio Stereotype Formation: Revisiting Hamilton and Gifford’s illusory correlation studies - Craig McGarty Stereotypes and Performance: Revisiting Steele and Aronson′s stereotype threat studies - Craig McGarty

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Book SynopsisAn incendiary examination of burnout - what got us here, the pressures that sustain it and the need for drastic changeAre you tired, stressed and trying your best but somehow it's never enough?Does your job seep into your evenings and your home life creep into your work? Does the bottom half of your To Do list feel unreachable?This is burnout and it is affecting how we work, parent, socialise and live.Through her own experience, original interviews and detailed analysis, Anne Helen Petersen traces the institutional and generational causes of burnout. And, in doing so, she helps us to let go of our guilt and imagine a possible future.'Genuinely enlightening... Can't Even is a reminder to the burned out generation that things can be different' ObserverTrade ReviewMeticulously researched... astutely observed... extremely enlightening * Guardian *Urgent and insightful book... Read this and get a much-needed perspective * Stylist *An intelligent and well-researched analysis... To those born into the same generation, its truth is searing * Sunday Times *A readable, well-researched guide to a generation * The Times, *Book of the Week* *Relevant to everyone living under capitalism * New Statesman *

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Book SynopsisDoes trauma spark brazen acts? Do eyewitnesses offer accurate reports? Can jurors distinguish truth from lies? Can experts predict mass shootings? What best explains biasing influences on police? You find the answers to these and other thought-provoking questions in the best-selling WRIGHTMAN'S PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM, 10E. This edition provides an eye-opening overview of psychology's contributions to the 2022 legal system and the important roles of trained psychologists within the legal system. Real cases, such as Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery, illustrate the flesh and blood of today's psychological issues -- from the motivations of offenders to discretion in sentencing. The latest content explores social and racial injustice, current crime statistics and the impact of COVID-19 on crime. New content also examines the psychology behind the latest crime-countering technology as you examine psychology methods and research at work in today's legal system.Table of Contents1. Psychology and the Law: Choices and Roles. 2. The Legal System: Issues, Structure, and Players. 3. Psychology of Crime. 4. Psychology of Police. 5. Eyewitnesses to Crimes and Accidents. 6. Victims of Crime, Violence, and Adversity. 7. Evaluating Criminal Suspects. 8. Traditional Steps in Criminal Prosecution and Civil Litigation: Arrest, Bail, Plea Bargains, Settlements, and Trials. 9. Alternatives to Traditional Criminal Prosecution and Civil Litigation. 10. Assessment in Criminal and Juvenile Cases. 11. Assessment in Civil Cases. 12. Preparing for Trials. 13. Jurors and Juries. 14. Punishment and Sentencing. 15. Adult and Juvenile Corrections.

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Book SynopsisChildren and Adolescentâs Experiences of Violence and Abuse at Home is a unique book that explores some of the main controversies and challenges within the field. The book is organised into three sections, the first covering work that has focused on the experiences of living in DV settings as a child or young person, the second offers overviews of the impact of child victimisation and the final section is about working with children in practice and service-based settings.It includes extensive reviews of the literature, empirical research and practice observations, all of which provide compelling evidence of a need to change how we construct victims and design services. It provides evidence for the need to work sensitively, inclusively, and responsively around issues of victim identification, support, and prevention. Moreover, the evidence urges us to include childrenâs and adult victim/survivorâs experiences and contributions in the creation of services.ConcluTable of Contents0. Introduction. Part I. Children and Young people’s experiences of DVA. 1. Children’s experiences of domestic violence and abuse: Resistances and paradoxical resiliencies. 2. The impact of exposure to domestic violence in childhood: What can reviews of the literature tell us about sex-differences? 3. Growing up with domestic abuse: retrospective accounts. 4. A European perspective on children and adolescents who experience domestic violence and abuse. 5. Children’s exposure to domestic violence in rural Pakistani societies. Part II. The impact of DVA on children. 6. The impact of domestic violence and abuse on children and young people: Internalising symptoms and mental health. 7. The self-regulation capacities of young people exposed to violence. 8. School experiences of children experiencing domestic violence. 9. Barriers to help-seeking from the victim/survivor perspective. 10. The journey towards recovery: Adults reflections on their learning and recovery from experiencing childhood domestic abuse. Part III. Insights from Practice. 11. Negotiating power, ethics, and agency: Working towards centralising children’s voices in the DVA intervention evidence-base. 12. How children talk about domestic abuse in the home: insights for practitioners. 13. Psychological sequelae of witnessing intra-parental violence on children’s development as individuals and (future) partners. 14. Responding to the mental health needs of children who experience domestic violence. 15. Mind the blind spot: Accounts of fathering by domestically violent men. 16. Wellbeing Development for Young people who have experienced violence and abuse. 17. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisA compelling study of misinformation and its limits in war. Offering a powerful argument about when lies are actually believed, along with rich evidence from Pakistan, Iraq, and Syria, this book will interest students of both security, peace, and conflict and misinformation, conspiracy theories, and fake news in social life.

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Book SynopsisMany parents feel uncomfortable with the thought of having âthe talkâ with their children, especially teenagers. But what many people donât realise is how much of sexuality education has nothing to do with sex itself. In this book, Clinical Sexologist Anisa Varasteh teaches the foundations of a comprehensive sexuality education for children and teenagers and answers the most common questions young people have about sex and sexuality. Contrary to popular belief, talking about sex and sexuality does not make young people more prone to sexual experimentation. This book provides research-based evidence for how a comprehensive sexuality education is important for childrenâs safety, psychological and physical wellbeing. It identifies the barriers to having open conversations with children and teenagers, and outlines methods for how to overcome them. With a focus on skills, the book addresses the building blocks of sexuality education and how to develop an environment of mutual trusTable of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: Foundations of Sexuality Education1. Why is talking about sexuality important?2. Why is talking about sex with children awkward and strategies to overcome this 3. Building the foundation for sexuality educationPart 2: Sexual Intelligence Skills4. Attachment Styles and Their Role in Adulthood Relationships5. Emotional Intelligence Skills6. A Strength-based Approach7. Value-based Decision Making8. Healthy BoundariesPart 3: Topics to talk about with children 9. Consent10. Provide a Balanced and Realistic View of Sex11. Pleasure12. Gender and Sexual Identity13. Body Image14. Age-based Tips for Conversation15. Identifying and Responding to Sexual Abuse in Children

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Book SynopsisWhy are so many people committed to sports? Why are they so committed? Why do fans remain loyal when this seems illogical and counter-intuitive?The Psychology of Sports Fans explains the intricate psychological foundations of sports fandom, exploring why sports hold such emotional power across cultures and demographics. This book uncovers how sports provide meaning, identity, and community, making them an essential part of human life. The book examines the psychological mechanisms behind sports fandom, including the formation of beliefs, emotional connections, and the role of rituals. It explores how sports fandom satisfies core psychological, social, and cultural needs, drawing parallels between sports and religious devotion. Through detailed analysis, the book reveals how sports beliefs align with the brain's inherent patterns, enhancing fans' sense of satisfaction, comfort, and belonging. It also discusses the impact of cognitive biases, emotional resilience, and the communal aspects of sports, providing a comprehensive understanding of why sports are so captivating and meaningful. This book is different to most commentaries on sport fans, which focus on what fans do rather than why they do it. Presenting examples from Europe and North America, alongside those from developing sports markets such as Australia and Asia, the book explores similarities as well as diversity in fandom, while also considering the impact of newer digital developments in sport.This book brings diverse explanations and cases together to reveal the psychology of sports fans, explaining how sport becomes embedded in the mind while delivering immense meaning and pro-social returns, despite the high investment costs. It will appeal to sports enthusiasts and anyone interested in sports fandom, sport psychology, sport sociology, and sport management.

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Book SynopsisMichael Hogg received his BSc from the University of Birmingham and his PhD from the University of Bristol and is currently Professor of Social Psychology and Chair of the Social Psychology Program at Claremont Graduate University in Los Angeles, and an Honorary Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Kent. A former President of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology, he has also been a Professor at Bristol University, Princeton University, the University of Melbourne and the University of Queensland, and a Visiting Fellow at SapienzaUniversità di Roma. Graham Vaughan, a former Professor of Psychology and Chair of Department at the University of Auckland, has been a Fulbright Fellow and Visiting Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Visiting Lecturer and Ford Foundation Fellow at the University of Bristol, a Visiting Professor at Princeton University, a Visiting Directeur d'Etudes at the Maison des SciTable of ContentsPreface About the authors Acknowledgements Guided tour Introducing social psychology Social cognition and social thinking Attribution and social explanation Self and identity Attitudes Persuasion and attitude change Social influence People in groups Leadership and group decision-making Prejudice and discrimination Intergroup behaviour Aggression Prosocial behaviour Attraction and close relationships Language and communication Culture Glossary

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Book SynopsisIndigenous psychologies are attempts to portray the concepts, and to present the evidence, about human behaviour and experience from a point of view within the cultural traditions of the group. It takes a position that distances itself from a uniform (usually Western) psychology, and explores human psychological variation in its own cultural contexts. Indigenous psychologies provide important alternatives to the existing unitary psychology, but in their very diversity we may discover variations and communalities that could provide the basic material to create a more truly pan-human psychology. Thus, diversity in psychological knowledge may allow for the eventual development of a more representative psychology that will likely be very different from current conceptions of human behaviour. Table of ContentsC. Martin Allwood, J.W. Berry, Preface to Special Issue on the Indigenous Psychologies C.Martin Allwood, J.W. Berry, Origins and Development of Indigenous Psychologies: An International Analysis. K. Danziger, Comment. K.K. Hwang, Moral Face and Social Face: Contingent Self-esteem in Confucian Society. H.S.R. Kao, Shufa: Chinese Calligraphic Handwriting (CCH) for Health and Behavioural Therapy. U. Kim, Y.S. Park, Indigenous Psychological Analysis of Academic Achievement in Korea: The Influence of Self-efficacy, Parents and Culture. K.S. Yang, Indigenized Conceptual and Empirical Analyses of Selected Chinese Psychological Characteristics.

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