The weirdest people in the world

Title The weirdest people in the world
how the West became psychologically perculiar and particularly prosperous
Author Joseph Henrich
Publication Penguin
Size xvii, 680p
Language ENG ENG
ISBN 9780141976211
Topics Psychology
Psychology--Analytical
Psychology--Humans
Culture
Behavior modification
Anthropology
Notes Do you identify yourself by your profession or achievements, rather than your family network? Do you cultivate your unique attributes and goals? If so, perhaps you are WEIRD: raised in a society that is Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic. Unlike most who have ever lived, WEIRD people are highly individualistic, nonconformist, analytical and control-oriented. How did WEIRD populations become so psychologically peculiar? What part did these differences play in our history, and what do they mean for our collective identity? Joseph Henrich, who developed the game-changing concept of WEIRD, uses leading-edge research in anthropology, psychology, economics and evolutionary biology to explore how changing family structures, marriage practices and religious beliefs in the Middle Ages shaped the Western mind, laying the foundations for the world we know today. Brilliant, provocative, engaging and surprising, this landmark study will revolutionize your understanding of who - and how - we are now.
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