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Book SynopsisA refreshingly relatable exploration of how algorithms penetrate the most intimate aspects of our psychology, and how we can regain mastery over our lives—from the pioneering expert of psychological targeting.There are more digital pieces of data than stars in the universe. This data helps us monitor our planet, decipher our genetic code, and take a deep dive into our psychology.As algorithms become increasingly adept at accessing our minds, they also become more and more powerful at controlling it—enticing us to buy a certain product or vote for a certain political candidate. Some of us say this technological trend is no big deal. Others consider it one of the greatest threats to humanity. But what if the truth is more nuanced and mind-bending than that?In Mindmasters, Columbia Business School professor Sandra Matz offers a fascinating insider perspective on the art and data-driven science of psychological targeting. By relating her ow

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Book SynopsisFrom leading psychologist Nicholas Epley, Mindwise reveals our real sixth sense - our ability to understand our own minds and the minds of othersArguably our brain''s greatest sense is the ability to understand the minds of others - our sixth sense. In Mindwise, renowned psychologist Nicholas Epley shows that this incredible capacity for inferring what others are thinking and feeling is, however sophisticated, still prone to critical errors. We often misread social situations, misjudge others'' characters, or guess the wrong motives for their actions. Drawing on the latest in psychological research, Epley suggests that only by learning more about our sixth sense will we have the humility to overcome these errors and understand others as they actually are instead of as we imagine them to be.''Lucid and magnetic ... a guide to understanding the minds of others'' Independent ''A comfortingly slim volume about the ability we all have to understand others ... how wonderful to have this insight into the extent of our ignorance'' - Dominic Lawson, Sunday Times Nicholas Epley is the John T. Keller Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He has written for The New York Times, and has published over 50 articles in two dozen journals in his field. He was named a Professor to Watch by the Financial Times, is the winner of the 2008 Theoretical Innovation Prize from the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, and was awarded the 2011 Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology from the American Psychological Association. He lives in Chicago.Trade ReviewPsychologist Nicholas Epley's Mindwise provides a guide to understanding the minds of others. His engrossing book outlines the strategies that we use: projecting from our own minds, using stereotypes, and inferring from others' actions ... Epley is a lucid and magnetic host, and his book ... is crammed with evidence-based research * Independent *A comfortingly slim volume about the ability we all have to understand others ... how wonderful to have this insight into the extent of our ignorance -- Dominic Lawson * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisThomas Gilovich offers a wise and readable guide to the fallacy of the obvious in everyday life.When can we trust what we believe—that teams and players have winning streaks, that flattery works, or that the more people who agree, the more likely they are to be right—and when are such beliefs suspect? Thomas Gilovich offers a guide to the fallacy of the obvious in everyday life. Illustrating his points with examples, and supporting them with the latest research findings, he documents the cognitive, social, and motivational processes that distort our thoughts, beliefs, judgments and decisions. In a rapidly changing world, the biases and stereotypes that help us process an overload of complex information inevitably distort what we would like to believe is reality. Awareness of our propensity to make these systematic errors, Gilovich argues, is the first step to more effective analysis and action.

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at the challenging psychology of adult sibling interactions, with recommendations for resolving communication struggles and promoting affectionate and satisfying relationships.Trade ReviewAlthough several recent books have been written on siblings, the majority of them are not based on a serious review of the scientific literature or on an empirical study. This is why a research-based book like this on siblings is so timely. -- Avidan Milevsky, Kutsztown University, author of Sibling Relationships in Childhood and Adolescence Combining classic family therapy theories with both current research findings and contemporary case studies, Geoffrey Greif and Michael Woolley provide readers with an insightful yet fascinating glimpse into how middle-aged adults negotiate their sibling relationships. This book is a must-read for family researchers and therapists interested in learning how affection, ambivalence, and ambiguity work together to frame how adult siblings view their relationships. -- Scott A. Myers, West Virginia University An exciting presentation of the authors' study of middle and late adulthood relationships. It debunks generalizations that lob siblings into a static category, such as birth order. The brothers and sisters in this study demonstrate that this significant relationship is not static. Covering frequently overlooked topics such as parental interference in adult siblings' lives, emergency health crises, and sibling cut-offs, as well as extensive case studies, this is an excellent resource book for clinicians and for brothers and sisters. -- Karen Gail Lewis, coeditor, Siblings in Therapy Given the book's academic strength, it is unusually engaging in its content. The writing is excellent. The breadth of relevant topics is superlative. And it makes a clear case for the importance of clinicians understanding sibling relationships. -- Victoria Bedford, University of IndianapolisTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Part I: Introduction to Adult Siblings 1. The World of Adult Siblings 2. Sibling Relationships: Studies from Biology Part II: What We Learned About Siblings from Our Research 3. Sibling Relationships in Middle to Late Adulthood: What's Age Got to Do with It? 4. The Perceived Impact of Parents on Sibling Relationships Across the Life Span 5. When Sibling Relationships Are in Serious Trouble 6. Adult Sibling Relationships with Step- and Half Siblings Part III: Case Studies 7. When Siblings Cut Off Contact 8. Coping with the Death of a Sister (a Twin) and Other Losses 9. Three Brothers Who Get It Right Part IV: Therapy Approaches 10. Working with Siblings When Aging Parents Need Care, by Barbara Kane and Linda Hill 11. Dealing with Adult Siblings in an Emergency Health Crisis, Anne P. Hahn 12. Therapy with Sibling Issues 13. Looking Forward to Fostering Better Sibling Relationships Appendix: Study Methodology and Implications for Future Research for Clinical Work Notes References Index

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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 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 SynopsisTrade Review"It is the somewhat gratifying lesson of Philip Tetlock's new book ... that people who make prediction their business--people who appear as experts on television, get quoted in newspaper articles, advise governments and businesses, and participate in punditry roundtables--are no better than the rest of us. When they're wrong, they're rarely held accountable, and they rarely admit it, either... It would be nice if there were fewer partisans on television disguised as "analysts" and "experts"... But the best lesson of Tetlock's book may be the one that he seems most reluctant to draw: Think for yourself."--Louis Menand, The New Yorker "The definitive work on this question... Tetlock systematically collected a vast number of individual forecasts about political and economic events, made by recognised experts over a period of more than 20 years. He showed that these forecasts were not very much better than making predictions by chance, and also that experts performed only slightly better than the average person who was casually informed about the subject in hand."--Gavyn Davies, Financial Times "Before anyone turns an ear to the panels of pundits, they might do well to obtain a copy of Phillip Tetlock's new book Expert Political Judgment: How Good Is It? How Can We Know? The Berkeley psychiatrist has apparently made a 20-year study of predictions by the sorts who appear as experts on TV and get quoted in newspapers and found that they are no better than the rest of us at prognostication."--Jim Coyle, Toronto Star "Tetlock uses science and policy to brilliantly explore what constitutes good judgment in predicting future events and to examine why experts are often wrong in their forecasts."--Choice "[This] book ... Marshals powerful evidence to make [its] case. Expert Political Judgment ... Summarizes the results of a truly amazing research project... The question that screams out from the data is why the world keeps believing that "experts" exist at all."--Geoffrey Colvin, Fortune "Philip Tetlock has just produced a study which suggests we should view expertise in political forecasting--by academics or intelligence analysts, independent pundits, journalists or institutional specialists--with the same skepticism that the well-informed now apply to stockmarket forecasting... It is the scientific spirit with which he tackled his project that is the most notable thing about his book, but the findings of his inquiry are important and, for both reasons, everyone seriously concerned with forecasting, political risk, strategic analysis and public policy debate would do well to read the book."--Paul Monk, Australian Financial Review "Phillip E. Tetlock does a remarkable job ... applying the high-end statistical and methodological tools of social science to the alchemistic world of the political prognosticator. The result is a fascinating blend of science and storytelling, in the the best sense of both words."--William D. Crano, PsysCRITIQUES "Mr. Tetlock's analysis is about political judgment but equally relevant to economic and commercial assessments."--John Kay, Financial Times "Why do most political experts prove to be wrong most of time? For an answer, you might want to browse through a very fascinating study by Philip Tetlock ... who in Expert Political Judgment contends that there is no direct correlation between the intelligence and knowledge of the political expert and the quality of his or her forecasts. If you want to know whether this or that pundit is making a correct prediction, don't ask yourself what he or she is thinking--but how he or she is thinking."--Leon Hadar, Business Times

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Book SynopsisA pioneer in the field of behavioral science delivers a groundbreaking work that shows how finding your purpose in life leads to better health and overall happiness.Your life is a boat.Trade Review"In an eloquently written collection of real life stories, relevant evidence-based research, and his own personal journey, Dr. Strecher compels the reader to develop a strong transcending purpose in life. Life on Purpose should be a part of every personal and leadership development must-read list." -- Adam Grant, Wharton professor and New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take "In an eloquently written collection of real life stories, relevant evidence-based research, and his own personal journey, Dr. Strecher compels the reader to develop a strong transcending purpose in life. Life on Purpose should be a part of every personal and leadership development must-read list." -- Bob Carr, President-elect of the American College of Preventive Medicine "Vic Strecher provides us with the true secret to living life with health and wellness. The prevention of heart disease is much more than what we eat and the amount of activity we do, it is living your life with purpose." -- Suzanne Steinbaum, M.D. Director of Women's Heart Health at the Heart and Vascular Institute, Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City "Brilliant blend of personal experience and scientific research. The authenticity of Vic's message provides stunning insights into life's most compelling mysteries and questions." -- Dr. Jim Loehr, Co-Founder of the Human Performance Institute, and co-author of The New York Times bestseller The Power of Full Engagement "Victor Strecher has written what I would best describe as a 'gift.' He gifts us the ability to define our purpose and immediately start instilling into our own lives. Make no mistake, understanding this concept is not only good for your health -- it is good for the whole world." -- Sanjay Gupta, New York Times bestselling author and Chief Medical Correspondent CNN

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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 SynopsisChris Bailey ran a year-long productivity project where he conducted intensive research, as well as dozens of productivity experiments on himself, to discover how to become as productive as possible. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject and has garnered coverage in media as diverse as The New York Times, Huffington Post, New York magazine, Harvard Business Review, TED, Fast Company and Lifehacker. The author of Hyperfocus and The Productivity Project, Chris lives in Kingston, Ontario, in Canada.Trade ReviewA clear-eyed, concise method that marries science and self-help * Oprah Daily *Attention grabbing . . . Chris Bailey offers actionable, data-driven insights -- Adam Grant, author of Originals on HyperfocusThe best productivity plans call for strategy, not just hacks or tactics – and Hyperfocus gives you strategy in spades. When you read this book, get ready to do your most important work -- Chris Guillebeau, author of The $100 Startup on HyperfocusEngaging . . . Bailey teaches how to re-examine your tasks, determine your priorities and minimize interruptions -- The New York Times on HyperfocusHere’s a book that promises, in the title, to pay for itself. And the truth is, it will, in just a few days -- Seth Godin, author of Linchpin on The Productivity ProjectThe most productive man you'd ever hope to meet * TED *

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Book Synopsis''A definitive guide for a generation navigating the murky waters of modern love'' Esther Perel ''A must read for hopeless and hopeful romantics alike'' Daniel GilbertA funny and practical guide to help you find, build, and keep the relationship of your dreams.Have you ever looked around and wondered, Why has everyone found love except me? You''re not the only one. Great relationships don''t just appear in our lives - they''re the culmination of a series of decisions, including who to date, how to end it with the wrong person, and when to commit to the right one. But our brains often get in the way. We make poor decisions, which thwart us on our quest to find lasting love.Drawing from years of research, behavioral scientist turned dating coach Logan Ury reveals the hidden forces that cause those mistakes. But awareness on its own doesn''t lead to results. You have to actually change your behavior. Ury shows you how.This book focuses on a different decision in each chapter, incorporating insights from behavioral science, original research, and real-life stories. You''ll learn:- What''s holding you back in dating (and how to break the pattern)- What really matters in a long-term partner (and what really doesn''t)- How to overcome the perils of online dating (and make the apps work for you)- How to meet more people in real life (while doing activities you love)- How to make dates fun again (so they stop feeling like job interviews)- Why the spark is a myth (but you''ll find love anyway)This data-driven, step-by-step guide to relationships, complete with hands-on exercises, is designed to transform your life. How to Not Die Alone will help you find, build, and keep the relationship of your dreams.Trade ReviewWhy have you not found love? Logan Ury's HOW TO NOT DIE ALONE speaks to truths that your friends won't tell you. With a unique voice that offers clarity, action, and results, Ury's book promises to be a definitive guide for a generation navigating the murky waters of modern love -- Esther Perel, bestselling author of MATING IN CAPTIVITY and THE STATE OF AFFAIRS and host of the podcast 'Where Should We Begin?'Insightful and delightful, HOW TO NOT DIE ALONE is a 'must read' for hopeless and hopeful romantics alike - and for anyone who still believes that true love is possible -- Daniel Gilbert, Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and New York Times bestselling author of STUMBLING ON HAPPINESSIn HOW TO NOT DIE ALONE, dating coach Logan Ury compiles the research on what trips people up when looking for love and lays it all out in a simple-to-use guide. If you need a perspective shift, this is a book you'll want to keep on hand as you navigate the modern dating terrain -- Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONEHOW TO NOT DIE ALONE is a must-read for millennials navigating any stage of their relationship. The advice is clear, researched-based, and actually easy to follow. It's the perfect book for anyone who wants to up their dating game -- Jordana Abraham, co-founder of Betches Media and Host of the 'U Up?' podcastThis is an eye-opening book. Based on the best that social science has to offer, and written in an easy-to-understand style, full of useful exercises and checklists, Logan Ury has provided a guide that will help you avoid many of the traps people face in finding and keeping romantic relationships in today's world. And as a bonus, reading this book will surely help you make other big decisions in life that have nothing to do with romance -- Barry Schwartz, Visiting Professor at the Haas School of Business, U.C. Berkeley, and author of THE PARADOX OF CHOICEThis book wisely reminds us that finding and holding on to love is not a mysterious divinely apportioned gift, it's a skill that can be taught and learnt by us all. Past failure does not have to be any indicator of future success-with this compelling book in hand -- Alain de Botton, author of THE COURSE OF LOVELogan Ury's practical, no-nonsense approach to dating is a masterclass in behavioral science. It's also warm, funny, and full of heart. HOW TO NOT DIE ALONE is an essential guide to debunking the myths of modern romance and finding a relationship that's truly worth investing in -- Mandy Len Catron, author of HOW TO FALL IN LOVE WITH ANYONE: A MEMOIR IN ESSAYSUry has given all of us a host of excellent suggestions (and scientific information) on how to find, make, build and sustain a romantic, sexy and successful partnership -- Helen Fisher, author of THE ANATOMY OF LOVE and Senior Research Fellow at The Kinsey InstituteTired of seeing all your friends coupled up around you? Dive into HOW TO NOT DIE ALONE, the debut title from behavioral scientist Logan Ury. While you don't need someone to complete you, she'll provide some insight and tips on how to find a partner if you're looking * Popsugar *Ury, who is the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, breaks down what makes a relationship work and why in her data-driven guide, which blends research with real-life stories. The book covers everything from tips on how to navigate online dating to what you should look for in a long-term partner * Time *A must-read book on meeting your future partner * The Washington Post *

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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 SynopsisAdam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. His books have sold millions of copies, his TED talks have been viewed more than 30 million times, and he hosts the hit podcast Re:Thinking. His pioneering research on motivation and meaning has enabled people to reach their aspirations and exceed others' expectations. His viral piece on languishing was the most-read New York Times article of 2021 and the most-saved article across platforms. He has been recognized as one of the world's ten most influential management thinkers and Fortune's 40 Under 40, and has received distinguished scientific achievement awards from the American Psychological Association and the National Science Foundation. Grant received his B.A. from Harvard University and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, and he is a former Junior Olympic springboard diver. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and their Trade ReviewIn a world of aggressive certitude, Adam Grant's latest book is a refreshing mandate for humble open-mindedness ... not just a useful lesson; it could be a vital one * Financial Times *Wise, frank, and funny; a fabulous book about how to think more clearly and more kindly. Think Again offers a spellbinding mix of storytelling and groundbreaking research -- we urgently need this book right now * Tim Harford, bestselling author of How To Make The World Add Up *Adam Grant believes that keeping an open mind is a teachable skill. And no one could teach this hugely valuable skill better than he does in this wonderful read. The striking insights of this brilliant book are guaranteed to make you rethink your opinions and your most important decisions * Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize winner in economics and author of THINKING, FAST AND SLOW *Rule number one: never miss a new Adam Grant book! I loved this one! * Malcolm Gladwell *THIS. This is the right book for right now. Yes, learning requires focus. But, unlearning and relearning requires much more -- it requires choosing courage over comfort. In THINK AGAIN, Adam Grant weaves together research and storytelling to help us build the intellectual and emotional muscle we need to stay curious enough about the world to actually change it. I've never felt so hopeful about what I don't know * Brené Brown, Ph.D., #1 New York Times bestselling author of DARE TO LEAD *

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Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author and television and podcast host, a powerful, wide-angle reckoning with how the assault from attention capitalism on our minds and our hearts has reordered our politics and the very fabric of our society. We all feel it the distraction, the loss of focus, the addictive focus on the wrong things for too long. We bump into the zombies on their phones in the street, and sometimes they're us. We stare in pity at the four people at the table in the restaurant, all on their phones, and then we feel the buzz in our pocket. Something has changed utterly: for most of human history, the boundary between public and private has been clear, at least in theory. Now, as Chris Hayes writes, With the help of a few tech firms, we basically tore it down in about a decade.' Hayes argues that we are in the midst of an epoch-defining transition: attention has become a commodified resource extracted from us, and from which we are increasingly alienated. Because there is a breaking point. Sirens are designed to compel us, and now they are going off in our bedrooms and kitchens at all hours of the day and night, doing the bidding of vast empires, the most valuable companies in history, built on harvesting human attention. The Sirens' Call is the big book we all need to wrest back control of our lives, our politics, and our future.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAbout the Authors xi Preface xiii 1 Introduction: The Science of Intimate Relationships 1 The Science of Intimate Relationships: A Brief History and Analysis 2 Domains of Study 2 An Example 4 Interdisciplinary Links 4 The Relation Between Mind and Body 5 Common Sense and Pop Psychology 5 Research Methods 7 Contents of the Book 8 Summary and Conclusions 9 2 Intimate Relationships in Context: Key Theories, Concepts, and Human Nature 11 Social Psychology 12 A Brief History 12 Interdependence Theory 13 Evolutionary Psychology 15 Darwin 15 Darwinian Evolutionary Theory 16 Selection for Survival 16 Sexual Selection 17 Parental Investment Theory 18 Key Features of Evolutionary Psychology 19 Human Nature and Genes 20 What is Human Nature? 21 Life History Theory 22 Goals of Life History Theory 22 Life History Mysteries and the Critical Role of Tradeoffs 22 The Strange Nature of Human Development 24 Of Human Bondage 24 Humans are Cultural Animals 26 Summary and Conclusions 28 3 The Intimate Relationship Mind 31 Relationship Goals 32 Lay Relationship Theories 33 General Lay Theories 34 A Case Study: Attribution Theory 34 Self‐Esteem 36 General Relationship Lay Theories 37 Local Relationship Theories 38 Self Theories 39 Relationship Evaluations 39 The Functions of Lay Relationship Theories: Back to the Goals 40 On‐Line Cognitive Processing: Unconscious and Automatic Versus Conscious and Controlled 42 When Do People Think Consciously About Relationships? 43 Evidence for This Distinction 44 Role of Stored Relationship Theories 44 Self‐Regulation 45 Interlude and a Caveat 46 Emotions in Relationships 47 Functions of Emotions 47 Lay Emotion Theories and Scripts 47 Basic Emotions 48 Do Emotions Get in the Way of Rational Thought? 50 The Distal Origins of the Intimate Relationship Mind: Evolution and Culture 51 Summary and Conclusions 53 4 The Intimate Relationship Body 55 Why Sexual Reproduction? 56 Human Genitalia and Their Origins 57 The Human Body and Behavior are Windows into Our Mating Past 59 Orgasms, Nipples, Adaptations, and By‐Products 61 Hormones, Sex, and Relationships 62 Sex Hormones 63 Cuddle Hormones 66 Fight or Flight Hormones 67 The Relationship Brain 67 Social Cognition and the Brain 69 The Prefrontal Cortex 69 Emotions and Cognitions Work Together 69 Controlled Versus Automatic Processing 71 Bonding and Love 71 The Cuddle Hormones as Neurotransmitters 71 The Dopamine System 73 Summary 73 Summary and Conclusions 74 5 Intimate Relationships and Health 77 The Impact of Divorce on Children 78 The Path from an Unstable Family Life in Childhood to Health Problems in Adulthood 78 Are Long‐Term Relationships Good for You? 80 A Crucial Caveat: It Depends on Relationship Quality 81 Protective Relationship Factors and Health Outcomes 85 Divorce, Partner Loss, and Health Outcomes 86 Summary and Conclusions 89 6 Born to Bond: From Infancy to Adulthood 91 Attachment Theory 92 Brief Historical Overview 92 Normative Features of Attachment 94 Mother–Infant Synchrony 94 Keeping Close 95 Four Phases of Development 95 Individual Differences in Attachment 96 Attachment in Adolescence and Adulthood 98 Normative Processes and Outcomes in Adulthood 102 Individual Differences and Outcomes in Adulthood 103 Life History Models of Social Development 105 The Development of Individual Differences in Attachment and Mating Strategies 106 Variations on a Theme 108 Controversies 110 Summary and Conclusions 111 7 Selecting Mates 113 Searching for a Mate: What Do People Want? 114 The Nature of Mating Standards 116 Personality Traits, Status, and Resources 116 Physical Attractiveness 117 Summary 119 The Origins of Mate Standards 119 Good Investment 119 Good Genes 120 Within‐Gender Differences in Mating Strategies 121 Sociosexuality and Mating Strategies 121 The Menstrual Cycle and Mate Preferences 122 Gender Differences, Mating Strategies, and Short‐Term Versus Long‐Term Liaisons 124 Physical Attractiveness, Age, Status, Resources, and Personality Traits 124 Sexual Variety 126 Explaining Gender Differences in Mate Selection Strategies 128 Parental Investment Theory 128 Sexual Strategies Theory 129 Social Structural Model 129 Resolution 129 Mate Preferences, Self‐Presentation, and the Self‐Concept 130 How the Mating Game (and the Media) Shape the Self‐Concept 131 Explaining Within‐Gender Differences in Mating Strategies and Preferences 132 Do Mate Preferences Predict Actual Mate Choices? 134 The “New” Social Media World of Dating and Mate Selection 136 Summary and Conclusions 137 8 Family and Friends 139 Alloparenting: The Central Role of the Family 140 Grandparents 141 Mothers and Fathers 142 Romantic and Platonic Love 143 The Incest Taboo 144 Friends and Romance 147 Meet the Parents 149 Summary and Conclusions 152 9 Love, Sweet Love 155 Love as a Commitment Device: Pair Bonding in Humans 156 Romantic Love Is Universal 156 Romantic Love Has Distinctive Emotional and Biological Signatures 157 Romantic Love Suppresses the Search for Mates 158 Monogamy, Polygyny, Polyandry, and Polyamory 161 Infidelity and Divorce: Is Love Meant to Last? 163 Summary 164 The Nature of Love 164 Passionate Love 165 Self‐Expansion 165 Physical Arousal and Stress 166 The Slow Slide in Passion 166 Companionate Love 167 Links Between Passionate and Companionate Love 167 Sternberg’s Triangular Model of Love 169 Nonlove 169 Liking 169 Infatuation 170 Empty Love 170 Romantic Love 170 Companionate Love 170 Fatuous Love 170 Consummate Love 171 The Maintenance of Love and Intimacy 172 Summary and Conclusions 174 10 Reading Minds, Partners, and Relationships 177 Looking Through the Eyes of Love: Reality Versus Illusion in Intimate Relationships 178 Can Bias Be Rational? 179 Research Case Study 179 Projection 180 Can Judgments Be Biased and Accurate at the Same Time? 180 Two Kinds of Accuracy 180 Research Case Study 182 Are People Aware of Bias and Accuracy in Their Relationship Judgments? 182 A puzzle and an Explanation 182 Causes and Consequences of Accuracy and Bias in Partner and Relationship Judgments 184 Links Between Accuracy and Relationship Quality 184 Relationship Stage 185 First Meetings 185 Ongoing Relationships 188 Individual Differences and Context 189 Self‐esteem and Stress 189 Security and Stress 190 Summary 191 Back to Reading Minds 191 Methods 191 Research Findings 192 Individual Differences in Mind‐Reading 193 Summary and Conclusions 196 11 Communication and Interaction 197 Couple Communication During Conflict 199 What Do Communication Behaviors Predict? 199 Toxic Patterns: Negative Reciprocity and Demand‐Withdrawal 201 Moving beyond Conflict 202 Communication Behavior and Cognition 202 Responding to Relationship Threats: Accommodation and Risk Regulation 203 Regulating Risk 204 Regulating Partners 206 Summary 207 Good “Negative” Behaviors and Bad “Negative” Behaviors 207 When Honest Communication Is Healthy and Good Management Fails 208 Stress Is … Well, Stressful 208 Why Adopting One Default Strategy Is Not a Good Idea 209 Providing and Communicating Support 211 Relationship Satisfaction and Support 212 What Recipients of Support Do, Think, and Feel Counts 213 Can Partners Be Too Supportive? 214 Summary 216 Summary and Conclusions 216 12 Sex and Passion 219 The Biology of Sex 220 Sexual Orientation 221 The Origins of Sexual Orientation 221 Hormones, Brain Development, and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia 222 Genes and Homosexuality in Men 223 Sexual Plasticity in Women 224 Sexual Desire and Relationships 225 Gender Differences in Sex and Sexuality 227 Gender Differences in Sex Drive 227 Gender Differences in Desire for Multiple Sex Partners 229 Gender Differences in Negotiating Sex in Relationships 230 Sexual Jealousy 230 Sex and Relationship Satisfaction 232 Does Better Sex Lead to Better Relationships? 232 Do Better Relationships Lead to Better Sex? 233 Communication May Be Critical 233 Individual Differences in Sociosexuality 234 Summary and Conclusions 237 13 Relationship Violence 239 Gender Differences in Intimate Violence 240 Research Using the Conflict Tactics Scale 240 The Research Bombshell 241 Is the Conflict Tactics Scale Reliable and Valid? 242 What do the Results from the Conflict Tactics Scale Really Mean? 245 Resolving the Paradox 245 All Men are Not Created Equal 246 Severity and Consequences of Physical Violence 247 Summary 248 Till Death Us Do Part 248 Explaining Relationship Violence 249 An Evolutionary Approach 249 A Feminist Perspective 252 A Social Psychological Approach 253 Explaining Variability in Intimate Violence Within and Between Cultures 255 Can Relationship Violence be Prevented, and, if so, How? 257 Summary and Conclusions 258 14 Relationship Dissolution 261 Predicting Relationship Dissolution: What Drives Couples Apart? 263 Socio‐Demographic Variables, Relationship History, and Individual Differences 263 Are the Fates of Relationships Sealed Before they Begin? 265 Relationship‐Level Factors 266 Love and Investment 268 Satisfaction Level 269 Quality of Alternatives 269 Investment Size 269 The Power and Limitations of Relationship Maintenance Strategies 270 Consequences of Relationship Dissolution 273 Moving On and Letting Go 273 Relationship Therapy 275 Traditional Behavioral Couples Therapy 276 Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy 276 Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy 277 Emotion Focused Couple Therapy 277 Does Relationship Therapy Work? 278 Summary and Conclusions 279 15 Assembling the Relationship Elephant 281 The Power of Culture and Evolution 282 How Pair‐Bonding and Romantic Love Played Pivotal Roles in the Evolution of Modern Humans 283 Gender Differences 286 Within‐Gender Differences 288 Science and Intimate Relationships 290 Conclusion 290 Glossary 291 References 303 Index 353

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Book SynopsisA noted conflict-resolution expert explores dignity, its role in human conflict, and its power to improve relationshipsTrade Review"In this well-organized, thoughtful book, Hicks presents a fascinating look at dignity—a birthright and the baseline for positive human interaction. . . . With its accessible tone, pithy observations and lessons, and Hicks's argument that the 'quest for dignity is as common in the boardroom as in the bedroom,' this book is a must-read for all."—Publishers Weekly"Drawing notably from evolutionary psychology, William James, John Burton’s human needs approach and other theoretical frameworks, Hicks offers a very pragmatic model to help deal with all different types of conflict. A model that is simple yet quite profound; one which I will not only use in my work with clients but also one I will remember when facing conflicts in all other areas of my life. Dignity: so complex yet so simple. A thoroughly recommended read for all."—Ewa Kremplewska, Psychologist"Donna Hicks does not disappoint. . . . Dignity: so complex yet so simple. A thoroughly recommended read for all."—Ewa Kremplewska, The PsychologistRunner-up in General Non-Fiction, 2011 New England Book FestivalWinner of the 2012 Educator's Award, as given by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The award recognizes educational research and writings of women authors whose work may influence the direction of thought and action necessary to meet the needs of today's complex society.Shortlisted for the 2011 Zócalo Public Square Book Prize, as given by Zócalo Public Square "The book provides a model for conflict resolution whether in the family, in a school, or between countries. Hicks’ book has the potential to influence personal relationships as well as educational practice. The book is timely, as individuals are seeking stable personal relationships, less bullying, a peaceful world and more cooperative school environments. . . . The book’s readability and organization make it a useful resource for educators and administrators."—DKG News, publication of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, announcing Dignity as winner of DKG’s 2012 Educators Award2013 Book of the Year, Colorado Conflict Center“This book is a must read for those who want to experience peace in their everyday lives and peace in the world around them. . . . If you want peace, be sure everyone’s dignity is intact.”—Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu"Original, soundly grounded in scholarship, and extremely important and timely!"—Evelin Lindner, Founding President, Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies"No single factor is more critical, yet more neglected, in the successful resolution of conflicts than basic human dignity. In this insightful, wise, and practical book, illustrated by powerful examples, Donna Hicks explains why dignity is so important and what we can do about it. Highly recommended!."—William Ury, co-author of Getting to Yes and author of The Third Side"This book offers readers insightful observations, vivid illustrations, and practical strategies for anyone who wants to live a life that upholds and promotes the dignity of all people."—Linda M. Hartling, Director, Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies"With lucid and persuasive scholarship, Donna Hicks discusses a topic relevant for everyone: the desire to be treated well. Dignity is a must-read."—G.A. Bradshaw, The Kerulos Center and author of Elephants on the Edge: What Animals Teach Us about Humanity

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A leading economist answers one of today’s trickiest questions: Why do some great ideas make it big while others fail to take off?   “Brilliant, practical, and grounded in the very latest research, this is by far the best book I’ve ever read on the how and why of scaling.”—Angela Duckworth, CEO of Character Lab and New York Times bestselling author of GritLONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD“Scale” has become a favored buzzword in the startup world. But scale isn''t just about accumulating more users or capturing more market share. It''s about whether an idea that takes hold in a small group can do the same in a much larger one—whether you’re growing a small business, rolling out a diversity and inclusion program, or delivering billions of doses of a vaccine.  Translating an idea into widespread impact, says

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Book SynopsisThe Number One International bestseller'We need books like this one' - psychologist Steven PinkerAt last, stupidity explained! And by some of the world’s smartest people, among them Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Alison Gopnik, Howard Gardner, Antonio Damasio, Aaron James and Ryan Holiday.Stupidity is all around us, from the colleagues who won’t stop hitting ‘reply all’ to the former school friends posting conspiracy theories on Facebook. But in order to battle idiocy, we must first understand it. In The Psychology of Stupidity, some of the world’s leading psychologists and thinkers – including a Nobel Prize winner – will show you . . .· Why smart people sometimes believe in utter nonsense· How our lazy brains cause us to make the wrong decisions· Why trying to debate with fools is a trap· How media manipulation and Internet overstimulation makes us dumber· Why the stupidest people don’t think they’re stupidAs long as there have been humans there has been human stupidity, but with wit and wisdom these great thinkers can help us understand this persistent human affliction.Trade ReviewWe need books like this one -- Steven PinkerI was totally hooked. Everybody loves it. * La Grande Librairie *A very clever book. * Le Canard Enchaîné *Can you study stupidity? The answer is a resounding YES. * Le Quotidien *Entertaining and instructive. * France Inter *Clear and accessible to everyone * Lire *A comprehensive and witty inquiry into human folly in its myriad forms . . . [with a] wealth of insights . . . Urgent and transformative, this compendium will leave readers equally amused, appalled, and enlightened. * Publishers Weekly *Are people getting dumber, or does it just look that way? . . . A smart collection. * Kirkus Reviews *Remarkably comprehensive and accessible . . . The book has an easygoing, colloquial feel to it. . . . An illuminating look at a subject that is more complex than it might appear to be. * Booklist *Fascinating . . . From morons to idiots to *ssholes, they’re all here. * News24, South Africa *A blunt and sometimes hilarious examination of human error. * Business Day, South Africa *

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Islamic Psychology: The Basics is a jargon-free and accessible introduction that explores psychology from an Islamic perspective, and provides a foundation level overview of the fundamental principles and practices of Islamic psychology. The book introduces concepts, models, approaches, themes, and theories you need to know to study the mind, soul, and behaviour based on Islamic scripture.Offering an overview of Islamic psychology and what Islamic psychologists do, chapters address key topics including the history of the evolution of the science of the soul, and the psychology of human behaviour and experiences. Rassool examines the concepts of the Fitrah, the Nafs (Self), the Aql (Intellect), the Ru? (Soul) the Qalb (Heart), and the concept of Islamic healing and spiritual interventions. Other themes include the Qur'an and psychology, models and approaches in Islamic psychology, interpreting Islamic psychology for modern times, and the contemporary scope of the prac

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Book SynopsisThis is the rise of the anti-capitalist neurodiversity movementTrade Review'This groundbreaking book fills a crucial gap in the discourse about neurodiversity, providing a deep history of the invention of the 'normal' mind as one of the most damaging and oppressive tools of capitalism, while not succumbing to the myths of the 'anti-psychiatry' movement. To read it is to see the world more clearly.' -- Steve Silberman, author of 'NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity''A vital book that kindles the flames of a Marxist neurodivergent revolution. Chapman boldly challenges us to envision a world liberated from neuronormative oppression, where dismantling capitalism is central to disabled, Mad, and neurodivergent liberation—a new radical approach to neurodiversity that is explicitly anti-capitalist.' -- Beatrice Adler-Bolton, co-author of 'Health Communism''An instant seminal text, Empire of Normality takes on the huge task of crafting a coherent, radical, Marxist approach to neurodivergence. Chapman impressively and critically assembles disparate philosophical, scientific and activist currents across time to carve out a new politics that pushes beyond liberal rights-based approaches, and guides us towards a liberated future.' -- Micha Frazer-Carroll, author of 'Mad World: The Politics of Mental Health''Empire of Normality argues that a radical politics of neurodiversity needs to be central to the struggle against capitalism. Chapman explains why this is necessary, not only for neurodivergent folk, but for our collective liberation. Thought provoking, challenging and compelling.' -- Professor Hel Spandler, Editor, 'Asylum: the radical mental health magazine''Engaging, impeccably researched, and a vital step in the emergence of a new social paradigm. Chapman uncovers the origins of the stifling norms that limit our collective potentials, and points the way toward a better and more creative future.' -- Nick Walker, author of 'Neuroqueer Heresies'Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1 Rise of the machines 2 The invention of normality 3 Galton’s paradigm 4 The eugenics movement 5 The myths of anti-psychiatry 6 Fordist normalisation 7 The return of Galtonian psychiatry 8 Post-Fordism as a mass disabling event 9 The neurodiversity movement 10 Cognitive contradictions 11 After normality Notes Bibliography Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisLiya Yu develops a novel political framework that builds on neuroscientific discoveries to rethink the social contract. She advances a new neuropolitical language of persuasion that refrains from moralizing or shaming and instead appeals to shared neurobiological vulnerabilities.Trade ReviewEstablished systems are rarely challenged by big ideas in the way Yu does in this book. She takes on central concepts that ground our legal and political systems, holds them up to the light of neuroscience and psychology data, and discusses the implications for moving society forward. It is a wonderful example of interdisciplinary scholarship on the brain and society, and prudent reading given humanity’s current crises. -- Lasana Harris, University College LondonThis brilliant book will transform the way we think about identity, "race," and the innumerable and persistent conflicts that have been fed by false perceptions of difference between human beings. It is essential reading for everyone interested in resolving one of the central issues of our time. -- David C. Johnston, Columbia UniversityLiya Yu’s important book comes at a critical time when our increasingly divided world needs to better understand what brain and behavioral science powerfully tells us about being human. By revealing how our brains navigate our social world and process the experiences of fear, exclusion, and dehumanization, Liya offers us a path informed by science and evidence to create a better world where empathy, understanding, and belonging can be manifested and made real. -- Tim Phillips, founder and CEO of Beyond ConflictLiya Yu shows how neuroscience can provide a lingua franca to bridge the mental gap dividing racial, partisan, and ideological groups that are primed to dehumanize the other. Where banalities about tolerance no longer ring true, our 'disillusioned curiosity' can still lead us to understand the workings of our 'exclusionary brains.' -- Jack Snyder, Robert and Renée Belfer Professor of International Relations, Columbia UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: Vulnerable Minds in Charlottesville1. A Battle Over Reality: Pitching the Social Contract Anew2. Unlocking the Black Box: Social Neuroscience’s Political Power3. Shared Vulnerabilities: We All Have Dehumanizing Brains4. Humanization Duties at Home: Neuropolitical Strategies for Liberal Democracies5. Humanization Duties Abroad: The Other in a Postcolonial WorldConclusion: Toward a Neuromaterialist Idea of Our Political SelvesAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisIs conflict caused by an inherently hostile human nature? Are efforts to promote peaceful co-existence fated to fail? Is the story of human history destined to play out a clash of civilizations?These are the questions framing contemporary debate over diversity, immigration and multiculturalism. The Social Brain provides an entirely new psychological perspective on this debate. It argues that diversity is critical to our very survival as a species; that contact with different cultures was, and is, the essential element that fuels our creativity, innovation and growth. It asserts that diversity was the key to our intellectual evolution and will be integral to helping us tackle the most pressing social, political and economic concerns of our time.The Social Brain ties the origins of the modern mind to the evolution of human society, and provides an entirely new insight into how we can harness the ingenuity and invention that reside within us alTrade ReviewWritten in a thought-provoking and entertaining style, The Social Brain reviews the scientific evidence behind our natural tendency to detect and react to social difference . . a must read for anybody interested in the psychology of intergroup conflict, intercultural relations, and the design of policies to manage social diversity.

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Book SynopsisThe real story behind the Tavistock Institute and its network, from a popular conspiracy expert The Tavistock Institute, in Sussex, England, describes itself as a nonprofit charity that applies social science to contemporary issues and problems. But this book posits that it is the world’s center for mass brainwashing and social engineering activities. It grew from a somewhat crude beginning at Wellington House into a sophisticated organization that was to shape the destiny of the entire planet, and in the process, change the paradigm of modern society. In this eye-opening work, both the Tavistock network and the methods of brainwashing and psychological warfare are uncovered. With connections to U.S. research institutes, think tanks, and the drug industry, the Tavistock has a large reach, and Tavistock Institute attempts to show that the conspiracy is real, who is behind it, what its final long term objectives are, and how we the people can stop them.

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Book SynopsisCulture comes in many forms. Cultural Psychology: Cross-Cultural and Multicultural Perspectives combines hard science with everyday issues to explore how the intangible forces of our cultural milieuincluding the power of race, religion, class, and genderpowerfully changes the way we want, think, and do the things that we do. It covers both cross-cultural differences and multicultural issues, incorporating both approaches to tackle modern issues of diversity and living in a diverse world. Combines both cross-cultural and multicultural approaches in a single comprehensive text. Includes chapters on the newest, most ground-breaking issues facing the study of culture: oUnpacks the origins of where culture comes from oDiscusses the history of culture and modern-day laboratory studiesoExplains how culture shapes the brain (and how the brain changes culture)oDescribes cultural change in the era of globalizationTable of ContentsPrologue Part I: CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY, OR THE QUESTION OF HOW WE DIFFER 1.Race, Ethnicity, and Nationality 2.Class 3.Religion 4.Gender 5.Region 6.Human Universals Part II: MULTI-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY, OR WHEN CULTURES COLLIDE 7.Intergroup Conflict: Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination 8.Ingroup Derogation and Self-Stereotyping 9.Identity and Acculturation 10.Navigating Diversity: Multiculturalism versus Culture-blindness Part III: THE FUTURE OF CULTURE 11.Where Does Culture Come From? 12.Culture and the Brain: Frontiers in Cultural Neuroscience 13.Predicting the Future: Tracking Cultural Change Epilogue

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Book SynopsisLearn how to develop self-awareness and use it to become more fulfilled, confident, and successful.Most people feel like they know themselves pretty well. But what if you could know yourself just a little bit better—and with this small improvement, get a big payoff…not just in your career, but in your life?   Research shows that self-awareness—knowing who we are and how others see us—is the foundation for high performance, smart choices, and lasting relationships. There’s just one problem: most people don’t see themselves quite as clearly as they could.   Fortunately, reveals organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich, self-awareness is a surprisingly developable skill. Integrating hundreds of studies with her own research and work in the Fortune 500 world, she shows us what it really takes to better understand ourselves on the inside—and how to get others to tell us the honest truth about how we come across.   Through stories of people who have made dramatic gains in self-awareness, she offers surprising secrets, techniques and strategies to help you do the same—and how to use this insight to be more fulfilled, confident, and successful in life and in work.   In Insight, you'll learn:• The 7 types of self-knowledge that self-aware people possess.• The 2 biggest invisible roadblocks to self-awareness.• Why approaches like therapy and journaling don't always lead to true insight• How to stop your confidence-killing habits and learn to love who you are.• How to benefit from mindfulness without uttering a single mantra.• Why other people don’t tell you the truth about yourself—and how to find out what they really think.• How to deepen your insight into your passions, gifts, and the blind spots that could be holding you back.• How to hear critical feedback without losing your mojo.• Why the people with the most power can often be the least-self-aware, and how smart leaders avoid this trap.• The 3 building blocks for self-aware teams.• How to deal with delusional bosses, clients, and coworkers.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDexter Dias is on the side of the angels, who turn out to be us, the people. He writes like an angel too. Uplifting and indispensable. -- Howard Cunnell, author of Fathers and SonsIn defining and describing his human types, he draws on lab experiments, the animal kingdom, and all the literature you might expect from a modern behaviourist. Yet the main body of the book, the bits that transfixed and stayed with me, stopped me sleeping but got me up in the morning, were the human stories that Dias has travelled the world to find. His interviewees are always people, the most vivid flesh and blood, never case studies. And yet that’s not what’s so extraordinary about it: storytellers are rare, but not vanishingly so... Dias’s work as a human rights lawyer gives him this instinctive, urgent belief that all injustices, all catastrophes, exploitations, acts of violence, all human misery can be taken on and overcome, somehow, if the right people try and there are enough of them. His combination of rigour, idealism and pragmatism makes fertile terrain out of the most appalling battlefields... I emerged from this book feeling better about almost everything. The ideas in The Ten Types of Human are a layperson’s opening into a fascinating academic field: but more than that, a mosaic of faces building into this extraordinary portrait of our species. -- Zoe Williams * Guardian *The Ten Types of Human is a fantastic piece of non-fiction, mixing astonishing real-life cases with the latest scientific research to provide a guide to who we really are. It’s inspiring and essential. -- Charles DuhiggThis book is the one. Dexter Dias has written a game changer. Think Sapiens and triple it. -- Julia Hobsbawm, author of Fully Connected

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Book SynopsisA scathingly funny, wildly erotic and fiercely imaginative story about food, sex and god from the Women''s Prize longlisted author of The Pisces A STYLIST, INDEPENDENT, THE WEEK AND RED HIGHLIGHT FOR 2021 ''Sexy and fun and a little weird ... This riot of carnal pleasure will make you laugh as well as gasp'' The Times''A revelation ... Melissa Broder has produced one of the strangest and sexiest novels of the new year ... Exhilarating'' Entertainment Weekly''A luscious, heartbreaking story of self-discovery through the relentless pursuit of desire. I couldn't get enough of this devastating and extremely sexy book'' Carmen Maria Machado, author of Her Body and Other PartiesRachel is twenty-four, a lapsed Jew who has made calorie restriction her religion. By day, she maintains an illusion of control by way of obsessive food rituals. At night, she pedals nowhere on the elliptical machine. TheTrade ReviewEvery encounter is written with sumptuous detail, from glutting on nachos to intimate sex scenes (real and imagined), making for a simultaneously uncomfortable and revelatory read * Evening Standard *Melissa Broder’s exhilarating, bleakly funny Milk Fed is another study of female appetite … The most eroticised, tender and romanticised writing in this singular novel is of food’ * Sunday Times *Milk Fed is a rich, sensual comedy about the joys rather than the privations of the flesh, and with a large number of extremely filthy sex scenes… A funny, sexy, romance about transgressive desire and whipped cream * Daily Mail *Melissa Border's imagination, which gave us the story of a woman falling in love with a merman in The Pisces, returns with another wonderfully strange story * Esquire *[An] imaginative story about food, sex and God (yes, all three of those) * Red *Weird, funny and filthy … Milk, motherhood, food, faith, sex and desire are all tangled in a mess of archetypes, delivered with a sarky millennial spin. Milk Fed will be too much for some – too list-y, too vulgar, too solipsistic – but others will delight in its excesses * Sunday Telegraph *Deeply hilarious and embarrassingly relatable -- Samantha Irby, author of 'Wow, No Thank You'Milk Fed hits that sweet spot where pleasure and tension intersect, where the sumptuous exploration of sexuality and spirit meets the rigidities of culture and society. Strange and surreal, Broder's writing is a marvel of wit, heart, and thoughtful curiosity about the body and mind and how these things can overflow their boundaries to become utterly new -- Alexandra Kleeman, author of 'You Too Could Have a Body Like Mine'Sin as self-discovery, appetite as insight, transgression as transformation, Milk Fed is at once hilarious and heartbreaking; watching Broder's characters try to love themselves might just make you love yourself.... or at least hate yourself a little less -- Shalom Auslander, author of 'Mother for Dinner'Smart, funny, sexy, and hard to put down. In this fast-moving, deeply compelling novel, Melissa Broder combines an unexpected (and very hot) love story with a sharp-edged examination of body image, religion, and cultural identity -- Tom Perrotta, author of 'Mrs. Fletcher'Melissa Broder goes there and goes there again. Milk Fed is a hilarious and painfully accurate excavation of the female self-gaze, an erotic romp, a hyper witty satire of certain corridors of contemporary American culture and an unstoppable, wickedly seductive read -- Dana SpiottaPhysical hunger, sexual desire and spiritual longing merge in Broder’s funny meditation on appetites * Country & Town House *

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Book SynopsisA New York Times BestsellerAn audacious, irreverent investigation of human behavior—and a first look at a revolution in the making   Our personal data has been used to spy on us, hire and fire us, and sell us stuff we don’t need. In Dataclysm, Christian Rudder uses it to show us who we truly are.   For centuries, we’ve relied on polling or small-scale lab experiments to study human behavior. Today, a new approach is possible. As we live more of our lives online, researchers can finally observe us directly, in vast numbers, and without filters. Data scientists have become the new demographers.   In this daring and original book, Rudder explains how Facebook likes can predict, with surprising accuracy, a person’s sexual orientation and even intelligence; how attractive women receive exponentially more interview requests; and why you must have haters to be hot. He charts the rise and fall o

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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 SynopsisStanley Milgram revolutionized our understanding of human nature with his classic research on obedience to authority – but the obedience experiments form just a small part of an extraordinary wealth of ground-breaking research that made him one of the most important social psychologists of our times. By the time the first edition of The Individual in a Social World appeared in 1977, Milgram had moved beyond obedience to other innovative research, such as the psychology of city life, the small world phenomenon (also known as ‘six degrees of separation’), mental maps of cities, the lost-letter technique, the familiar stranger, as well as a large-scale experiment on media influence, which is still unique to the present day. In 1992, a second, posthumous edition appeared containing additional articles which Milgram had written after the first edition. This third, expanded edition of The Individual in a Social World combines articles that appeared in both of the earlier editions as well as previously uncollected material. Among the latter is, for example, an article in which Milgram provides a perspective on the Jonestown massacre and then uses it as a stepping stone for a ringing affirmation of the power of situational determinants of behavior. Another article, ‘The Social Meaning of Fanaticism,’ is almost uncanny in its relevance to our times, despite the fact that it was written several decades ago, as is his take on the potential impact of the Internet in ‘Network Love’. Stanley Milgram possessed a relentless curiosity about the hidden workings of our social world, which he tried to make visible through his experiments and think pieces brought together in this unique, revealing and engaging book – a must-read for anyone interested in social psychology.Trade ReviewThis third expanded and definitive collection of essays by Stanley Milgram, the creator of the iconoclastic 'obedience experiments' and the originator of the concept of 'six degrees of separation'. Original, thought provoking and fascinating. Milgram was years ahead of his time, and this book should be read by every social scientist who is interested in behaviour beyond the laboratory. Richard Wiseman, author of Quirkology

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERFrom one of our greatest voices in modern philosophy, author of The Course of Love, The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists and The School of Life - Alain de Botton sets out to understand our universal fear of failure - and how we might change it''De Botton''s gift is to prompt us to think about how we live and how we might change things'' The Times We all worry about what others think of us. We all long to succeed and fear failure. We all suffer - to a greater or lesser degree, usually privately and with embarrassment - from status anxiety. Alain de Botton gives a name to this universal condition and sets out to investigate both its origins and possible solutions. He looks at history, philosophy, economics, art and politics - and reveals the many ingenious ways that great minds have overcome their worries. The result is a book that is not only entertaining andTrade ReviewDe Botton analyses modern society with great charm, learning and humour. His remedies come as a welcome relief when most books offering solutions to the stresses of life recommend the lotus position * Daily Mail *Measured, amused, compassionate . . . de Botton is a surefooted discoverer of the pungent but less well-known quote * Daily Telegraph *A purveyor of serious but playful manuals for living * GQ *Turned me into a fan, for its range, insight, wit and sheer usefulness * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisAn incisive exploration of why acts of mass annihilation take place and how people become mass killersTrade Review“A strong, wide-ranging contribution to the field of genocide studies, well worth reading.”—Ben Kiernan, author of Blood and Soil: A World History of Genocide and Extermination from Sparta to Darfur -- Ben Kiernan“Extraordinary . . . With a steady gaze, a cool head, and an incisive ability to express the most complex questions in simple and direct language, [Abram de Swaan] has produced a powerful and convincing account of the peculiar social and psychological conditions that give rise to mass murder.”—Stephen Budiansky, Wall Street Journal * Wall Street Journal *“The Killing Compartments is exceptionally clearly written, and the author eschews almost completely the jargon and pseudoscientific labelling of the obvious that is the bane of academic sociology. . . . Mr. de Swaan has dispelled many pernicious myths and offered much clarity and wisdom on a subject whose very enormity would overwhelm most who dared to venture into it.”—Stephen Budiansky, Wall Street Journal Europe -- Stephen Budiansky * Wall Street Journal European Edition *“Insightful . . . [and] compelling.”—Glenn C. Altschuler, Huffington Post -- Glenn C. Altschuler * Huffington Post *“De Swaan makes a persuasive case.”—Louisa Lombard, Pacific Standard -- Louisa Lombard * Pacific Standard *“A thoroughly researched, authoritative, and well-written study.”—Mark Arnold, Jewish Journal (Salem, Mass.) -- Mark Arnold * Jewish Journal *

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Book SynopsisOG Kush. Sour Diesel. Wax, shatter, and vapes. Marijuana has come a long way since its seedy days in the back parking lots of our culture. So has Howard S. Becker, the eminent sociologist, jazz musician, expert on deviant culture, and founding NORML board member. When he published Becoming a Marihuana User more than sixty years ago, hardly anyone paid attention-because few people smoked pot. Decades of Cheech and Chong films, Grateful Dead shows, and Cannabis Cups later, and it's clear-marijuana isn't just an established commodity, it's an entire culture. And that's just the thing-Becker totally called it: pot has everything to do with culture. It's not a blight on culture, but a culture itself-in fact, you'll see in this book the first use of the term users, rather than abusers or addicts. Come along on this short little study-now a famous timestamp in weed studies-and you will be astonished at how relevant it is to us today. Becker doesn't judge, but neither does he holler for legalization, tell you how to grow it in a hollowed-out dresser, or anything else like that for which there are plenty of other books you can buy. Instead, he looks at marijuana with a clear sociological lens-as a substance that some people enjoy, and that some others have decided none of us should. From there he asks: so how do people decide to get high, and what kind of experience do they have as a result of being part of the marijuana world? What he discovers will bother some, especially those who proselytize the irrefutably stunning effects of the latest strain: chemistry isn't everything-the important thing about pot is how we interact with it. We learn to be high. We learn to like it. And from there, we teach others, passing the pipe in a circle that begins to resemble a bona fide community, defined by shared norms, values, and definitions just like any other community. All throughout this book, you'll see the intimate moments when this transformation takes place. You'll see people doing it for the first time and those with considerable experience. You'll see the early signs of the truths that have come to define the marijuana experience: that you probably won't get high at first, that you have to hold the hit in, and that there are other people here who are going to smoke that, too.

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Book SynopsisCrowds and Power is a revolutionary work in which Elias Canetti finds a new way of looking at human history and psychology. Breathtaking in its range and erudition, it explores Shiite festivals and the English Civil war, the finger exercises of monkeys and the effects of inflation in Weimar Germany. In this study of the interplay of crowds, Canetti offers one of the most profound and startling portraits of the human condition.

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Book SynopsisCalled the fifth-most important sociological book of the 20th century by the International Sociological Association, this groundbreaking study of knowledge introduces the concept of social construction into the social sciences for the first time. In it, Berger and Luckmann reformulate the task of the sociological subdicipline that, since Max Scheler, has been known as the sociology of knowledge.

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Book SynopsisThe properties and function of human communication.

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Book SynopsisHuman Collaboration at Work delves into the dynamics of collaboration between two individuals, examining both the challenges and potential in creative relationships and offering a useful resource for all those working with others. The two-person relationship is one of the key building blocks in our understanding of organizational teams yet is largely understudied in the literature.This book brings the dyadic relationship to the fore and offers support for those engaging in collaborative relationships in the workplace and beyond. The author reframes challenges as opportunities for partners to leverage their differences and overcome potential conflicts. Through this lens, he provides a nuanced understanding of the interpersonal and contextual factors that influence collaboration.Supported by compelling real-life examples, including the authorâs own long-term working relationship with a colleague, this book is an essential guide for those in leadership roles, manag

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