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Us And Them: The Science Of Identity
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Democrat And Republican. Meat Eaters And Vegetarians. Black And White. As Human Beings We Sort Ourselves Into Groups. And Once We Identify Ourselves As A Member Of A Particular Groupsay, Red Sox Fanswe Tend To Feel More Comfortable With Others Of Our Own Kind, Rather Than, Say, Yankees Fans. Yet We All Belong To Multiple Groups At The Same Timeone Might Be A Woman, A Mother, An American, A Violinist. How Do We Decide Which Identities Matter And Why They Matter So Much? And What Makes Us Willing To Die For, Or To Kill For, A Religion, A Nation, Or A Race?In This Awardwinning Book, David Berreby Describes How Twentyfirstcentury Science Is Addressing These Ageold Questions. Ably Linking Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Anthropology, And Other Fields, Us And Them Investigates Humanitys Tribal Mind And How This Alters Our Thoughts, Affects Our Health, And Is Manipulated For Good And Ill. From The Medical Effects Of Stress To The Rhetoric Of Politics, Our Perceptions Of Group Identity Affect Every Part Of Our Lives. Science, Berreby Argues, Shows How This Part Of Human Nature Is Both Unexpectedly Important And Surprisingly Misunderstood.Humans Need Our Tribal Senseit Tells Us Who We Are, How We Should Behave, And Links Us To Others As Well As The Past And Future. Some Condemn This Instinct, While Others Celebrate It. Berreby Offers In Us And Them A Third Alternative: How We Can Accept And Understand Our Inescapable Tribal Mind.[A] Brave Book. . . . Berrebys Quest Is To Understand What He Sees As A Fundamental Human Urge To Classify And Identify With Human Kinds.Henry Gee, Scientific American
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Us and Them: The Science of Identity'? A: The main theme of the book explores how human beings categorize themselves into various groups based on identity, such as political affiliation, dietary choices, and race, and how these identities influence our behavior and perceptions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Us and Them: The Science of Identity' is David Berreby.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 396 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 24, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for individuals interested in social psychology? A: Yes, the book falls under the category of Social Psychology & Interactions and is suitable for those interested in understanding group identity and its effects.
- Q: What insights does the book offer about group identity? A: The book provides insights into how our sense of group identity affects our thoughts, health, and social interactions, emphasizing the complex nature of our tribal instincts.
- Q: Does the book cover any scientific fields? A: Yes, it links various scientific fields such as neuroscience, social psychology, and anthropology to investigate human identity.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's title 'Us and Them'? A: The title reflects the inherent divisions created by group identities and the exploration of how these divisions impact human behavior and society.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is beneficial for readers interested in psychology, sociology, political science, and anyone looking to understand the dynamics of group identity in contemporary society.