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Book Synopsis: A New York Times Notable Book of 2020A Bloomberg Best Non-Fiction Book of 2020A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2020A Human Behavior & Evolution Society Must-Read Popular Evolution Book of 2020A bold, epic account of how the co-evolution 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, you’re rather psychologically peculiar.Unlike much of the world today, and most people who have ever lived, WEIRD people are highly individualistic, self-obsessed, control-oriented, nonconformist, and analytical. They focus on themselves―their attributes, accomplishments, and aspirations―over 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 cutting-edge 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 competition―laying 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 large-scale social, political, and economic forces that drive human history. Includes black-and-white illustrations.
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Discover the fascinating origins of Western psychology with the captivating book, "The WEIRDest People in the World." This New York Times Notable Book of 2020 takes you on a thrilling journey through the co-evolution of psychology and culture that has influenced the modern world. Are you WEIRD: raised in a Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic society? If so, you possess a unique psychological perspective that sets you apart from the rest of the world.
Unleash your curiosity and delve into the intriguing world of WEIRD people. Unlike the majority, WEIRD individuals are highly individualistic, nonconformist, and analytical. They prioritize their personal attributes, accomplishments, and aspirations, making them exceptionally distinct from other cultures. In "The WEIRDest People in the World," Joseph Henrich explores the psychological peculiarities of WEIRD populations and the profound impact these differences have had on the course of history.
Prepare to be astounded by the comprehensive insights revealed in this thought-provoking book. Henrich's groundbreaking research in anthropology, psychology, economics, and evolutionary biology uncovers the historical transformations of family structures, marriage, and religion. Discover how these cultural shifts have shaped human psychology and influenced the industrial revolution and the global expansion of Europe.
Join us on a captivating exploration of the origins of the modern world. Henrich's "The WEIRDest People in the World" takes you on a mesmerizing journey through ancient history, late antiquity, and the impact of the Roman Catholic Church. By tracing the changes in kinship and marriage systems, Henrich uncovers the emergence of the unique WEIRD psychology that has coevolved with impersonal markets, occupational specialization, and free competition.
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