The Social Animal: A Story of How Success Happens by David Brooks (English) Pape

Description: The Social Animal by David Brooks 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 cant be easily measured, but which lead to happiness and fulfilment. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 cant be easily measured, but which lead to happiness and fulfilment. Notes Mass market edition of Brooks book on the importance of the unconscious mind. Brooks weaves a vast array of new research into the lives of 2 fictional characters, and reveals a fundamental new understanding of human nature. The 2 characters led wonderfully fulfilling and successful lives, and yet werent geniuses and had no extraordinary physical or mental gifts. Their success was caused by emotions, intuitions, biases, predispositions and deep inner longings. Flap 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 cant be easily measured, but which lead to happiness and fulfilment. Author Biography David Brooks has millions of readers worldwide from his New York Times column. His influence has only grown since the publication of his book Bobos In Paradise. In a recent profile, New York magazine called him "the essential columnist of our time". He lives with his family in Washington DC. Review The book everyones 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 * Long Description This is a book about success and how it happens, told through the fictionalised story of a couple, Harold and Erica, representative of you and me. Brooks follows their story from birth to old age and explores the forces that expand and limit their choices in life. Following their progress, he explores everything that influences human development in the 21st century - why our interest and passions develop, how we decide whom to marry, why emotion trumps IQ, and how the vast power of the unconscious, where most of the minds work takes place, plays such a fundamental role in the choices we make. Through this captivating fable of modern life, Brooks shows us that the current thinking on how to improve society - from education to equality to creating a functional workplace - is all too often based on a false view of human nature. The Social Animal culminates in a broad vision of society that emphasizes trust over individualism, social mobility over the status quo, and, ultimately, human character over human calculation. Review Quote The book everyones talking about. Details ISBN1780720378 Author David Brooks Year 2012 ISBN-10 1780720378 ISBN-13 9781780720371 Media Book Edition 2nd Imprint Short Books Ltd Subtitle A Story of How Success Happens Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title SOCIAL ANIMAL Language English DEWEY 302 Publication Date 2012-01-05 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2012-01-05 Pages 576 Audience General NZ Release Date 2012-01-31 AU Release Date 2012-01-31 Publisher Octopus Publishing Group We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168344586;

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