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The twentieth century was one of the most violent periods in all of human history, with over 100 million people killed in acts of war and persecution ranging from the Herero and Namaqua Genocide in present-day Namibia during the early 1900s to the ongoing conflict in Darfur. This book provides a tightly focused view into the root causes of genocide, looking far beyond the surface into the underlying psychology of violence and oppression. The author argues that genocide does not simply occur at the hands of dictators or tyrannical despots, but rather at the hands of ordinary citizens whose unresolved pain and oppression forces them to follow a leader whose demagogy best expresses their own long-developed prejudices, emotions, and fears. Thus, the book explains how birth trauma, childhood trauma, and authoritarian education can be seen as the true root causes of genocidal periods in recent history.

Discover the transformative power of words and conversations in The Power of Words, the profound and inspiring international bestseller by renowned neuroscientist Mariano Sigman. ''A comprehensive toolkit for anyone looking to elevate their communication and improve themselves'' Matt Abrahams, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter We have hundreds of conversations every week, offline, online and even in our heads. But have you ever stopped to think about the words you use? The way we describe ourselves and the world around us shapes our decisions, emotions and actions. Mariano Sigman, the world-leading neuroscientist and bestselling author, shows that conversation is one of the most important tools for positive change, better relationships and improved critical thinking. Drawing on extensive research, he demonstrates that our minds are much more malleable than we think, and even the smallest shifts in our language can transform our habits and our perceptions. By understanding this, we can break free from patterns of limiting beliefs and tackle the disinformation we all face daily. Offering practical guidance based on the latest psychology and neuroscience, this witty and intelligent book urges us to be open to the possibility of our own fallibility. By embracing conversations as a tool for growth, we can learn to communicate better with others and, most crucially, ourselves, giving us a more rewarding and successful life. Bursting with absorbing ideas and practical guidance. A must-read for anyone keen to understand the profound impact of language on ourselves and society'' Erica Dhawan, author of Digital Body Language

In the spirit of Alvin Tofflers Future Shock, a social critique of our obsession with choice, and how it contributes to anxiety, dissatisfaction and regret. This paperback includes a new preface from the author.Whether we''''re buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisionsboth big and smallhave become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented.As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression.In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choicethe hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherishbecomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choicefrom the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needshas paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse.By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counter intuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on those that are important and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.

An in depth look at some of the newest issues in psychology and how they can shape our lives at home and at work from AI and eco psychology to the psychology of social media Psychologists have always shone a torch into many dark corners of the human mind They study everything from art preferences to altruism coaching to criminality and justice to honesty But in our hyper connected post pandemic world less understood issues are now emerging which can be unsettling for people who are trying to make sense of the many changes happening around them The language of psychology offers clear descriptions and explanations for all sort of phenomena including many of these more modern conditions Knowing more about how these conditions manifest themselves and how they can be treated can help people to feel happier and better able to identify and realize their full potential Written to accompany the highly successful Psychology 101 this book takes a closer look at 50 of the emerging concepts in modern psychology From the psychology of passion to unconscious bias The New Psychology explains how these issues impact both our personal and professional lives helping you to reassess the pressures facing you at work and pursue a more fulfilling work life balance

Slow and delay the symptoms of Alzheimer s disease and other forms of dementia from memory loss to disorientation with this practical activity book Using step by step ideas designed to stimulate and entertain dementia care specialist Helen Lambert explains how engaging in a variety of simple activities can benefit different parts of the brain and help to keep your mind fitter for longer What s more everyone can join in each activity contains hints and tips that not only show you how to do it but also include ways to adapt the various physical exercises games and craft projects for different abilities or to include family and friends Dive straight in to discover Over 50 activities to choose from accordingly relating to mood ability and energy level Panels include a range of advice and highlight the reactions activities may trigger and how to deal with them Includes general guidance on the nature of memory loss and dementia and how to interact with the condition Suitable for people with Alzheimer s Vascular dementia and other types of cognitive impairment Whether your interests are in music art gaming or gardening The Memory Activity Book has activities to suit as well as ideas to inspire anyone looking for guidance on how best to interact with peo

A dazzling investigation into loneliness, art and the modern city from the critically acclaimed author of The Trip to Echo Spring.What does it mean to be lonely? How do we live, if we''re not intimately engaged with another human being? How do we connect with other people?When Olivia Laing moved to New York City in her mid-thirties, she found herself inhabiting loneliness on a daily basis. Fascinated by the experience, she began to explore the lonely city by way of art. Moving fluidly between works and lives - from Edward Hopper''s Nighthawks to Andy Warhol''s Time Capsules, from Henry Darger''s hoarding to David Wojnarowicz''s AIDS activism - Laing conducts an electric, dazzling investigation into what it means to be alone, illuminating not only the causes of loneliness but also how it might be resisted and redeemed.Humane, provocative and deeply moving, The Lonely City is about the spaces between people and the things that draw them together, about sexuality, mortality and the magical possibilities of art. It''s a celebration of a strange and lovely state, adrift from the larger continent of human experience, but intrinsic to the very act of being alive.

Identity provides an essential resource of key statements drawn from cultural studies, sociology, and psychoanalytic theory, and includes three editorial essays, which place the readings in their theoretical and historical context. Divided into three parts: Language, Ideology and Discourse; Psychoanalysis and Psycho-Social Relations; and Identity, Sociology and History, this book invites readers to compare and contrast cultural studies approaches with psychoanalytic and historical and sociological accounts of identity formation. The Identity Reader will be an essential sourcebook for students of cultural studies, gender studies, social psychology, and sociology. The key statements are from the work of: Louis Althusser, Jessica Benjamin, Emile Benveniste, Homi K Bhabha, Pierre Bourdieu, Judith Butler, Ian Craib, Jacques D??rrida, Norbert Elias, Frantz Fanon, Michel Foucault, Anthony Giddens, Stuart Hall, Pierre Hadot, Melanie Klein, Jacques Lacan, Christopher Lasch, Isabel Menzies, Lyth, T H Marshall, Marcel Mauss, Am??lie Okensberg Rorty, Jacqueline Rose, Nikolas Rose, Michael Rustin, Kaja Silverman, Max Weber, D W Winnicott

THE HERO AND THE OUTLAW: BUILDING EXTRAORDINARY BRANDS THROUGH THE POWER OF ARCHETYPES es un libro del autor PEARSON editado por MC GRAW HILL EDUCATION (UK). THE HERO AND THE OUTLAW: BUILDING EXTRAORDINARY BRANDS THROUGH THE POWER OF ARCHETYPES tiene un codigo de ISBN 978-0-07-136415-7.

When Richard Nisbett showed an animated underwater scene to his American students, they zeroed in on a big fish swimming among smaller fish. Japanese subjects, on the other hand, made observations about the background environment...and the different seeings are a clue to profound underlying cognitive differences between Westerners and East Asians. As Professor Nisbett shows in The Geography of Thought people actually think - and even see - the world differently, because of differing ecologies, social structures, philosophies, and educational systems that date back to ancient Greece and China, and that have survived into the modern world. As a result, East Asian thought is holistic - drawn to the perceptual field as a whole, and to relations among objects and events within that field. By comparison to Western modes of reasoning, East Asian thought relies far less on categories, or on formal logic; it is fundamentally dialectic, seeking a middle way between opposing thoughts. By contrast, Westerners focus on salient objects or people, use attributes to assign them to categories, and apply rules of formal logic to understand their behaviour.

The element is the point at which natural talent meets personal passion. This groundbreaking new book is all about how every one of us can find our element, connecting with our true talents and fulfilling our creative potential. Creativity expert Ken Robinson believes that we are all born with tremendous natural capacities, but that we lose touch with them as we spend more time in the world. Whether it's a child bored in class, an employee being misused or just someone who feels frustrated but can't quite explain why, too many people don't know what they are really capable of achieving.Education, business and society as a whole are losing out. "The Element" draws on the stories of a wide range of people - from ex-Beatle Paul McCartney to renowned physicist Richard Feynman and many others, including business leaders and athletes - showing how all of them came to recognize their unique talents and were able to make a successful living doing what they love. With a wry sense of humour and a sense of optimism, Ken Robinson looks at the conditions that enable us to find ourselves in the element, and those that stifle that possibility. He shows that age and occupation are no barrier and he argues that there is an urgent need to enhance creativity and innovation by thinking differently about ourselves.

A fascinating tour around the world of hidden signals and communication by Sweden s foremost mentalist Use this wisely Derren Brown Learning to mind read isn t as out there as it may sound In every interaction we have we give away a range of non verbal signals often more powerful than the words we say The Art of Reading Minds teaches you how to influence others bringing them round to your way of thinking Rooted in cognitive psychology Henrik Fexeus explains how readers can find out what another person feels and consequently control that individual s thoughts and beliefs Short snappy chapters cover subjects like Contradictory signs and what they mean How you flirt with people without even knowing it Methods of suggestion and undetectable influence How to plant and trigger emotional states Fexeus offers practical tips to master the art of persuasion which will boost your confidence both in personal and professional settings Simple exercises throughout the book will heighten your self awareness revealing how you are perceived by others Whether you want to get a promotion negotiate a pay rise network like a pro find romance or spot when someone is lying The Art of Reading Minds shows you how to uncover what people are really saying If you ev

Being deprived of social gatherings revealed just how important they are to connect with others collaborate share ideas and create moving life affirming experiences If there s one thing lockdown showed us it s that time together is a gift we ve too often taken for granted In The Art of Gathering Priya Parker shows us how to ensure that however we meet it s a truly transformative experience An expert on organizing successful gatherings whether in conference centres crisis zones or her living room Parker sets forth a human centred approach to gathering that can help us create meaningful memorable moments large and small for work and play The result is a book full of exciting real world ideas that will forever alter the way you look at your next business meeting dinner party and garden barbecue Hosts of all kinds this is a must read Chris Anderson creator of TED Priya Parker has created both an art and a science to gathering in ways that can bring joy and fulfilment to any meeting Deepak Chopra A long overdue and urgent manifesto Seth Godin New York Times bestselling author of This is Marketing