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David Brooks weaves a vast array of new research into the lives of two fictional characters, revealing a fundamental new understanding of human nature. He outlines a new definition of success, highlighting what economists call non-cognitive skills - those hidden qualities that can't be easily measured, but which lead to happiness and fulfilment.

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The book everyone's talking about. * The Guardian *
A fascinating study of the unconscious mind and its impact on our lives * The Economist *
At Westminster they should be listening hard * The Times *
**NEW YORK TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER** 'Mr. Brooks is at his best as a social observer... his talent for capturing the way we live now is truly impressive. Brooks surveys a stunning amount of research and cleverly connects it to everyday experience - several passages made me think that Brooks had been glancing through my own windows.' * Wall Street Journal *

The Social Animal: A Story of How Success Happens

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      Publisher: Short Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 05/01/2012
      ISBN13: 9781780720371, 978-1780720371
      ISBN10: 1780720378
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      David Brooks weaves a vast array of new research into the lives of two fictional characters, revealing a fundamental new understanding of human nature. He outlines a new definition of success, highlighting what economists call non-cognitive skills - those hidden qualities that can't be easily measured, but which lead to happiness and fulfilment.

      Trade Review
      The book everyone's talking about. * The Guardian *
      A fascinating study of the unconscious mind and its impact on our lives * The Economist *
      At Westminster they should be listening hard * The Times *
      **NEW YORK TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER** 'Mr. Brooks is at his best as a social observer... his talent for capturing the way we live now is truly impressive. Brooks surveys a stunning amount of research and cleverly connects it to everyday experience - several passages made me think that Brooks had been glancing through my own windows.' * Wall Street Journal *

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