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The Weirdest People In The World: How The West Became Psychologically Peculiar And Particularly Prosperous,Used
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A New York Times Notable Book Of 2020A Bloomberg Best Nonfiction Book Of 2020A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book Of 2020A Human Behavior & Evolution Society Mustread Popular Evolution Book Of 2020A Bold, Epic Account Of How The Coevolution Of Psychology And Culture Created The Peculiar Western Mind That Has Profoundly Shaped The Modern World.Perhaps You Are Weird: Raised In A Society That Is Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, And Democratic. If So, Youre Rather Psychologically Peculiar.Unlike Much Of The World Today, And Most People Who Have Ever Lived, Weird People Are Highly Individualistic, Selfobsessed, Controloriented, Nonconformist, And Analytical. They Focus On Themselvestheir Attributes, Accomplishments, And Aspirationsover Their Relationships And Social Roles. How Did Weird Populations Become So Psychologically Distinct? What Role Did These Psychological Differences Play In The Industrial Revolution And The Global Expansion Of Europe During The Last Few Centuries?In The Weirdest People In The World, Joseph Henrich Draws On Cuttingedge Research In Anthropology, Psychology, Economics, And Evolutionary Biology To Explore These Questions And More. He Illuminates The Origins And Evolution Of Family Structures, Marriage, And Religion, And The Profound Impact These Cultural Transformations Had On Human Psychology. Mapping These Shifts Through Ancient History And Late Antiquity, Henrich Reveals That The Most Fundamental Institutions Of Kinship And Marriage Changed Dramatically Under Pressure From The Roman Catholic Church. It Was These Changes That Gave Rise To The Weird Psychology That Would Coevolve With Impersonal Markets, Occupational Specialization, And Free Competitionlaying The Foundation For The Modern World.Provocative And Engaging In Both Its Broad Scope And Its Surprising Details, The Weirdest People In The World Explores How Culture, Institutions, And Psychology Shape One Another, And Explains What This Means For Both Our Most Personal Sense Of Who We Are As Individuals And Also The Largescale Social, Political, And Economic Forces That Drive Human History.Includes Blackandwhite Illustrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The WEIRDest People in the World'? A: The main theme of 'The WEIRDest People in the World' is the exploration of how the co-evolution of psychology and culture has shaped the peculiar characteristics of people in Western societies, highlighting their individualism and distinct psychological traits.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The WEIRDest People in the World' is Joseph Henrich, a prominent researcher in anthropology and psychology.
- Q: What are some accolades received by this book? A: This book has received several accolades, including being a New York Times Notable Book of 2020, a Bloomberg Best Non-Fiction Book of 2020, and a Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2020.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes black-and-white illustrations that complement the text and enhance the reader's understanding of the concepts discussed.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers a variety of topics, including the evolution of family structures, marriage, religion, and the impact of cultural transformations on human psychology.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 704 pages.
- Q: When was 'The WEIRDest People in the World' published? A: The book was published on September 8, 2020.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in psychology? A: Yes, the book is written in an engaging manner that is accessible to both beginners and those with a background in psychology.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other psychology books? A: This book is unique in its interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from anthropology, psychology, economics, and evolutionary biology to explain the development of Western psychological traits.