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Greatness: Who Makes History And Why
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What Do Madonna, Confucius, And Jackie Robinson Have In Common? What Does It Take To Go Down In History As A Great Political Leader? Why Do Revolutions Occur, Riots Break Out, And Lynch Mobs Assemble? Which Events Do People Find The Most Shocking Or Memorable?This Pathbreaking Work Offers The First Comprehensive Examination Of The Important Personalities And Events That Have Influenced The Course Of History. It Discusses Whether People Who Go Down In History Are Different From The Rest Of Us; Whether Specific Personality Traits Predispose Certain People To Become World Leaders, Movie Stars, Scientific Geniuses, And Athletes, While Others Are Relegated To Ordinary Lives. In Exploring The Psychology Of Greatness, This Volume Sheds Light On The Characteristics That Any Of Us May Share With Historymaking People.Throughout, The Book Addresses Two Broad Questions: What Sorts Of People Are Responsible For Historic Events And Achievements, And What Kinds Of Events Are Most Likely To Be Seen As Historymaking At Their Time Of Occurrence. Providing A Wealth Of Examples, The Text Probes The Lives Of Important Figures, From Charismatic Political And Military Leaders To Famous Writers, Nobel Prize Winners, Child Prodigies, And Olympic Athletes. The Book Covers Historymaking Events Such As International Crises, Technological Innovations And Scientific Breakthroughs, Popular Tv Shows, Natural Disasters, And Many More.With Unerring Insight, Simonton Examines The Full Range Of Phenomena Associated With Greatnesseverything From Genetic Inheritance, Intuition, Aesthetic Appreciation, And Birth Order, To Formal Education, Sexual Orientation, Aging, Iq, And Alcohol And Drug Abuse. The Work Embeds Psychological Topics In The Larger Contexts Of Science, Art, Politics, And History To Essentially Define A New Interdisciplinary Field Of Study: The Psychology Of History.Written In An Engaging Style, And Offering The First Indepth Examination Of A Topic With Universal Appeal, Greatness Will Be Welcomed By Everyone Interested In The People And Events That Have Made The World What It Is Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Greatness: Who Makes History and Why'? A: The main theme of the book explores the characteristics and events that define greatness in history, examining how certain individuals become influential figures and the types of events that are perceived as history-making.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Greatness: Who Makes History and Why' is Dean Keith Simonton.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This book is categorized under Mental Health and offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the psychology of greatness in historical contexts.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 502 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Greatness: Who Makes History and Why' published? A: The book was published on May 21, 1994.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the psychological traits and societal events that contribute to individuals being remembered as great, along with a comprehensive examination of key historical figures.
- Q: Is this book suitable for anyone interested in history? A: Yes, the engaging style and universal appeal of the topic make it suitable for anyone interested in history, psychology, and the factors that shape influential figures.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does the book include specific examples of historical figures? A: Yes, the book provides a wealth of examples, including political leaders, Nobel Prize winners, and cultural icons, to illustrate its points.