“elliot aronson”

Newly revised and up-to-date, this edition of "The Social Animal is a brief, compelling introduction to modern social psychology. Through vivid narrative, lively presentations of important research, and intriguing examples, Elliot Aronson probes the patterns and motives of human behavior, covering s... More

In "Nobody Left to Hate", a social psychologist argues that a negative atmosphere in the school played a major role in the behavior of the shooters at Columbine. He offers strategies for creating a more supportive, stimulating, and compassionate environment.On April 20, 1999, the halls of Columbine ... More

"Every page sparkles with sharp insight and keen observation. Mistakes were made--but not in this book!" -Daniel Gilbert, author of "Stumbling on Happiness" Why do people dodge responsibility when things fall apart? Why the parade of public figures unable to own up when they screw up? Why the endles... More

"Then the old woman said, 'Ruthie, I have a cake and some cookies baking in the oven. They may be almost done. I am getting old and feeble. It hurts me to bend over. Would you kindly open the oven door, lean in, and see if the cake and cookies are done?" Ruthie opened the oven door and stuck her hea... More

Americans create 57% of the world's advertising while representing only 6% of its population; half of our waking hours are spent immersed in the mass media. Persuasion has always been integral to the democratic process, but increasingly, thoughtful discussion is being replaced with simplistic soundb... More

Based on fifteen years of original research, psychologist William Ickes examines "empathic accuracy"--the mind's potential to intuit what other people are thinking and feeling.... More

This anthology of classical and contemporary philosophical and legal essays and legal cases focuses on legal philosophy as its own subject-rather than as an outgrowth of social or political philosophy or applied ethics. The essays focus on how law is organized and the particular philosophical issues... More