The social animal : the hidden sources of love, character, and achievement

Brooks, David 1961- (Author).

Summary: In this #1 "New York Times" bestseller, Brooks turns to the building blocks of human flourishing in a multilayered, profoundly illuminating work grounded in everyday life. This is the story of how success happens, told through the lives of one composite American couple.--

Record details

ISBN: 9780812979374 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0812979370 (pbk.)
Physical Description: xvi, 430 pages ; 21 cm
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Edition: Random House trade paperback edition.
Publisher: New York : Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Includes new material"--Cover
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references [pages (387)-412] and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Decision-making -- The map meld -- Mindsight -- Map-making -- Attachment -- Learning -- Norms -- Self-control -- Culture -- Intelligence -- Choice architecture -- Freedom and commitment -- Limerence -- The grand narrative -- M©Øetis -- The insurgency -- Getting older -- Morality -- The leader -- The soft side -- The other education -- Meaning.