Social, group or collective psychology

Teenage cliques, jihadist cells, army units, polar expeditions, and football hooligans on the face of it, each of these groups might seem exceptional, but the forces that bind and drive them can affect us all.

'Drunk Tank Pink' is a particular shade of pink.

Think you're rational?

The first book to reveal how everday pricing strategies manipulate us Why do text messages cost money while emails are free?

In Emotional Healing, world-renowned alternative-health expert Jan de Vries turns his attention to the myriad of mental and emotional conditions that he has seen increase amongst his patients in recent years.

Social psychologist and Stanford professor Brian Lowery presents a provocative, powerful theory of identity, arguing that there is no essential "e;self"e;our selves are social creations of those with whom we interact exploring what that means for who we can be and who we allow others to be.

Explores how wetiko covertly operates both out in the world and within our minds and how it underlies every form of self-destruction, both individual and collective Reveals how wetikos power lies in our blindness to it and examines how people across the ages have symbolized wetiko to help see it and heal it Examines the concept of wetiko as it appears in the teachings of the Kabbalah, Hawaiian Kahuna shamanism, mystical Christianity, and the work of C.

Examines the Oldawan, the Ancient Soul of Africa, and its correlation with what modern psychologists have defined as the collective unconscious Draws on archaeology, DNA research, history, and depth psychology to reveal how the biological and spiritual roots of religion and science came out of Africa Explores the reflections of our African unconscious in the present confrontation in the Americas, in the work of the Founding Fathers, and in modern psychospirituality The fossil record confirms that humanity originated in Africa.

Discover the forbidden desire for Female Domination—and the real men who seek it out.

I'll Get Back to You is the first book to teach you how to stop texts and emails from interfering with your relationships and your life.

The fear of playing the fool is a universal psychological phenomenon and an underappreciated driver of human behavior; in the spirit of Malcolm GladwellsBlink,Dan ArielysPredictably Irrational,and Susan CainsQuiet, Fool Prooftracks the implications of the sucker construct from personal choices to cultural conflict, ultimately charting an unexpected and empowering path forward.

This volume is addressed to scholars as well as a popular audience, aimed to bridge the gap between academia and the general public.

Ever Wonder Why The Same Patterns Happen To You Over And Over Again?

Plucked from a humble nomad family to become the leader of one of Tibet's oldest Buddhist lineages, the young Seventeenth Karmapa draws on timeless values to create an urgent ethic for today's global community.

A moving addition to The Cup of Comfort series that celebrates women in love.

Reveals the once-classified story of the most advanced biocybernautic training in the history of the U.

Practices for openhearted speaking and devout listening to restore harmony in families, relationships, schools, workplaces, and communities Details how to approach life with a listening heart and create a sacred space for communication Offers exercises for new peacemaking circles, ceremonial ways to begin each circle, and peacemaker tools to unmask the needs and feelings behind conflict Explains how to apply this practice in multiple ways, with groups large and small People are afraid of conflict: it is something bad that must be managed and resolved.

As the nation reels from the impact of the Great Recession, many families are finding new ways to live together, including creating multigenerational households to save money and consolidate resources.

Providing care for a young adult with type 1 diabetes during this stage can be difficult as well.

We have freedom of speech but were afraid to speak.

As a psychiatrist, Dr.

In ›Die Erfindung des ADHS-Syndroms‹ wird die faszinierende Geschichte dieser weit verbreiteten neurobiologischen Störung von ihren Anfängen bis zu den aktuellen Forschungsergebnissen beleuchtet.

Are you a good listener?

'Ground-breaking .

'Warm, wise and practical' Cressida Cowell, MBEAn invaluable reference for parents of sick or hospitalised children by an experienced and eminent psychologist.

The world often falls short of how we'd like it to be, and our ability to make even just a little difference can seem limited.

The #1 international bestsellerThe Sunday Times bestseller'We need books like this one' - Steven Pinker, psychologist and bestselling author of RationalityA comprehensive and witty exploration of human stupidity from some of the world's smartest minds, including: Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Alison Gopnik, Howard Gardner, Antonio Damasio, Aaron James, Ryan Holiday and more,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.

'Could there be a more relevant book for our times?

'This is a life-changing book.

The study reported in this volume grew out of some theoretical work, one phase of which bore specifically on the behavior of individuals in social movements that made specific (and unfulfilled) prophecies.

The present paper is an attempt to formulate a positive theory of motivation which will satisfy these theoretical demands and at the same time conform to the known facts, clinical and observational as well as experimental.

This book is a continuation of my 'Motivation and Personality', published in 1954.

Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds is a history of popular folly by Charles Mackay.

Modern science has proved that the fundamental traits of every individual are indelibly stamped in the shape of his body, head, face and handsan X-ray by which you can read the characteristics of any person on sight.

William James believed that events could not be catalogued simply as a series of facts, but had to be considered through the lens of experience.

What does power sound like?

An introvert guide and manifesto for all the quiet onesand the people who love them.

'In my world, the word inspirational gets bandied around a lot, but Jonny Benjamin is truly deserving of that adjective.

'There is always hope, even when we cannot seem to seek it within ourselves.

'A goldmine of surprising insights.

Jon Ronson's captivating and brilliant exploration of one of our world's most underappreciated forces: shame.

The human mind is both brilliant and pathetic.

Relationships fall apart, marriages fail, couples break up it happens to us all.

In this important book, Niklas Luhmann uses his powers as an analyst of the social system to examine two of the most important concepts which hold that system together and allow it to evolve: trust and power.

The new edition of this popular introduction explores the meaning of social deviance in contemporary society.

Identity is never just an individual matter; it is intricately shaped by our experiences of social life.

Ein Buch, das Fragen stellt, die wir uns kaum noch zu stellen wagen: Warum scheint das Denken in einer Zeit, die von Wissen und Technologie dominiert wird, in einen Stillstand zu verfallen?

From Marcus Collins, strategist to Apple, Nike and Beyonce, discover how you can harness the most powerful vehicle for influencing behaviour: true cultural engagement.

A fascinating guide to a career as a life coach written by award-winning journalist Tom Chiarella and based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the fieldessential reading for someone considering a path to this rewarding profession.