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The Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come...
by Von Hippel, William | HC | VeryGood
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- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 0062740393
- Book Title
- Social Leap : The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come from, and What Makes Us Happy
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Social Science, Science, Psychology
- Topic
- Life Sciences / Evolution, Life Sciences / Developmental Biology, General, Evolutionary Psychology, Social Psychology
- Item Weight
- 16.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062740393
ISBN-13
9780062740397
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242961866
Product Key Features
Book Title
Social Leap : The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come from, and What Makes Us Happy
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Life Sciences / Evolution, Life Sciences / Developmental Biology, General, Evolutionary Psychology, Social Psychology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Science, Psychology
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2019-285087
Reviews
This book is for everybody. Everybody, that is, who has a shred of curiosity about how we came to become human. von Hippel's panoramic view prompts us to ask ourselves: what do we wish to do with the miracle that we are now here?, "The Social Leap is a rollicking tour through humanity's evolutionary past, and William von Hippel is the consummate tour guide. With equal parts wisdom, humor, authority, and charm, von Hippel shows how our past explains the present and why our well-being rests on an understanding of how our minds evolved." -- Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Drunk Tank Pink and Irresistible "Forget gold toilets and private jets. The key to happiness may just lie in a cheeseburger--or a sandbox. Full of insight into human character, von Hippel's book provides a stimulating program for measuring success without material yardsticks." -- Kirkus Reviews "The Social Leap is one of the best books I have read in years. Its examination of the evolutionary roots of modern human behavior is both profound and revelatory. Seamlessly weaving captivating stories, rich science, and beautiful prose, von Hippel offers an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of our ancestors and, thereby, into our selves." -- Sonja Lyubomirsky, New York Times bestselling author of The How of Happiness "The Social Leap is a rollicking tour through humanity's evolutionary past, and William von Hippel is the consummate tour guide. With equal parts wisdom, humor, authority, and charm, von Hippel shows how our past explains the present and why our well-being rests on an understanding of how our minds evolved." -- Roy Baumeister, New York Times bestselling author of Willpower "This book is for everybody. Everybody, that is, who has a shred of curiosity about how we came to become human. von Hippel's panoramic view prompts us to ask ourselves: what do we wish to do with the miracle that we are now here?" -- Mahzarin R. Banaji, Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics, Department of Psychology, Harvard University, Forget gold toilets and private jets. The key to happiness may just lie in a cheeseburger--or a sandbox. Full of insight into human character, von Hippel's book provides a stimulating program for measuring success without material yardsticks., The Social Leap is a beautifully written, entertaining, and thought-provoking account of how our ancestors evolved new ways of being. Von Hippel expands the evolutionary argument far beyond its usual focus, describing the emergence of new ways of sharing and using information, regulating relationships, and organizing society., The Social Leap is a rollicking tour through humanity's evolutionary past, and William von Hippel is the consummate tour guide. With equal parts wisdom, humor, authority, and charm, von Hippel shows how our past explains the present and why our well-being rests on an understanding of how our minds evolved., The Social Leap is one of the best books I have read in years. Its examination of the evolutionary roots of modern human behavior is both profound and revelatory. Seamlessly weaving captivating stories, rich science, and beautiful prose, von Hippel offers an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of our ancestors and, thereby, into our selves., The Social Leap is one of the best books I have read in years. Its examination of the evolutionary roots of modern human behavior is as profound as it is revelatory. Seamlessly weaving captivating stories, rich science, and beautiful prose, von Hippel offers an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of our ancestors and, thereby, into our selves.
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
155.7
Synopsis
In the compelling popular science tradition of Sapiens and Guns, Germs, and Steel, a groundbreaking and eye-opening exploration that applies evolutionary science to provide a new perspective on human psychology, revealing how major challenges from our past have shaped some of the most fundamental aspects of our being. The most fundamental aspects of our lives--from leadership and innovation to aggression and happiness--were permanently altered by the "social leap" our ancestors made from the rainforest to the savannah. Their struggle to survive on the open grasslands required a shift from individualism to a new form of collectivism, which forever altered the way our mind works. It changed the way we fight and our proclivity to make peace, it changed the way we lead and the way we follow, it made us innovative but not inventive, it created a new kind of social intelligence, and it led to new sources of life satisfaction. In The Social Leap, William von Hippel lays out this revolutionary hypothesis, tracing human development through three critical evolutionary inflection points to explain how events in our distant past shape our lives today. From the mundane, such as why we exaggerate, to the surprising, such as why we believe our own lies and why fame and fortune are as likely to bring misery as happiness, the implications are far reaching and extraordinary. Blending anthropology, biology, history, and psychology with evolutionary science, The Social Leap is a fresh and provocative look at our species that provides new clues about who we are, what makes us happy, and how to use this knowledge to improve our lives., In the compelling popular science tradition of Sapiens and Guns, Germs, and Steel , a groundbreaking and eye-opening exploration that applies evolutionary science to provide a new perspective on human psychology, revealing how major challenges from our past have shaped some of the most fundamental aspects of our being. The most fundamental aspects of our lives--from leadership and innovation to aggression and happiness--were permanently altered by the "social leap" our ancestors made from the rainforest to the savannah. Their struggle to survive on the open grasslands required a shift from individualism to a new form of collectivism, which forever altered the way our mind works. It changed the way we fight and our proclivity to make peace, it changed the way we lead and the way we follow, it made us innovative but not inventive, it created a new kind of social intelligence, and it led to new sources of life satisfaction. In The Social Leap , William von Hippel lays out this revolutionary hypothesis, tracing human development through three critical evolutionary inflection points to explain how events in our distant past shape our lives today. From the mundane, such as why we exaggerate, to the surprising, such as why we believe our own lies and why fame and fortune are as likely to bring misery as happiness, the implications are far reaching and extraordinary. Blending anthropology, biology, history, and psychology with evolutionary science, The Social Leap is a fresh and provocative look at our species that provides new clues about who we are, what makes us happy, and how to use this knowledge to improve our lives.
LC Classification Number
BF323.S63H57 2018
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