Not So Weird After All

Author : Rosemary L. Hopcroft,Martin Fieder,Susanne Huber
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781040005927

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Not So Weird After All by Rosemary L. Hopcroft,Martin Fieder,Susanne Huber Pdf

This is the first book to fully examine, from an evolutionary point of view, the association of social status and fertility in human societies before, during, and after the demographic transition. In most nonhuman social species, social status or relative rank in a social group is positively associated with the number of offspring, with high-status individuals typically having more offspring than low-status individuals. However, humans appear to be different. As societies have gotten richer, fertility has dipped to unprecedented lows, with some developed societies now at or below replacement fertility. Within rich societies, women in higher-income families often have fewer children than women in lower-income families. Evolutionary theory suggests that the relationship between social status and fertility is likely to be somewhat different for men and women, so it is important to examine this relationship for men and women separately. When this is done, the positive association between individual social status and fertility is often clear in less-developed, pre-transitional societies, particularly for men. Once the demographic transition begins, it is elite families, particularly the women of elite families, who lead the way in fertility decline. Post-transition, the evidence from a variety of developed societies in Europe, North America and East Asia is that high-status men (particularly men with high personal income) do have more children on average than lower-status men. The reverse is often true of women, although there is evidence that this is changing in Nordic countries. The implications of these observations for evolutionary theory are also discussed. This book will be of interest to students and researchers in the social sciences with an interest in evolutionary sociology, evolutionary anthropology, evolutionary psychology, demography, and fertility.

Author : Jennifer Romolini
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780062472755

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Weird in a World That's Not by Jennifer Romolini Pdf

An honest, sharp-witted, practical guide to help you get and keep the job you want—from an outsider whose been there and done it, a woman who went from being a broke, divorced, college dropout to running some of the biggest websites in the world. Jennifer Romolini started her career as an awkward twenty-seven-year-old misfit, navigated her way through New York media and became a boss—an editor-in-chief, an editorial director, and a vice president—all within little more than a decade. Her book, Weird In A World That’s Not, asserts that being outside-the-norm and achieving real, high-level success are not mutually exclusive, even if the perception of the business world often seems otherwise, even if it seems like only office-politicking extroverts are set up for reward. Part career memoir, part real-world guide, Weird in a World That’s Not offers relatable advice on how to achieve your dreams, even when the odds seem stacked against you. Romolini helps you face down your fears, find a career that’s right for you, and get and keep a job. She tackles practical issues and offers empathetic, clear-cut answers to important questions: How do I navigate the awkwardness of networking? How do I deal with intense office politics? How do I leave my crappy job? How do I learn how to be a boss not just a #boss? And, most importantly: How do I do all this and stay true to who I really am? Authentic, funny, and moving, Weird in a World That’s Not will help you tap into your inner tenacity and find your path, no matter how offbeat you are.

Author : Joseph Henrich
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780374710453

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The WEIRDest People in the World by Joseph Henrich Pdf

A New York Times Notable Book of 2020 A Bloomberg Best Non-Fiction Book of 2020 A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2020 A Human Behavior & Evolution Society Must-Read Popular Evolution Book of 2020 A 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.

Author : Steven Galt Crowell,Jeff Malpas
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0804755116

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Transcendental Heidegger by Steven Galt Crowell,Jeff Malpas Pdf

The thirteen original essays in this volume represent the most sustained investigation, in any language, of the connections between Heidegger's thought—both early and late—and the tradition of transcendental philosophy.

Author : Robert Creel
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2003-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781591609445

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Psychogram: Spiritual Crossover For A Serial Killer by Robert Creel Pdf

Author : Thomas Jenner,Angeline Jenner
Publisher : Survive Entertainment
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781301712519

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Kellie's Diary #2 by Thomas Jenner,Angeline Jenner Pdf

A series of diary entries through the eyes of a little girl as she tries to survive the end of the world. "If you wanted more to happen in the first book then you should be disturbingly elated by the end of this one. A few things happen that may haunt my imagination forever and there is a small surprise at the end that may change the direction of this story, and Kellie may be forced to grow up even faster than ever..." - Allen, Amazon review It's been almost a year since it all began, and Kellie has managed to survive against all odds. Kellie has just turned 10 and she is still alive, telling her diary "Barbie" everything she encounters. She's grown more resourceful in her time alone, and has learned to live with the dangers around her. Kellie has run low on resources, and now she is finally ready to seek out the rest of her family... if they're still alive. Along the way, she runs into many dangers - some are expected, while others are beyond anything she's ever experienced... even in her worst nightmares. (Intended for mature readers; references to disturbing events.)

Author : Rosie Somers
Publisher : Entangled: Teen
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-07
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781640632431

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Diary of a Teenage Jewel Thief by Rosie Somers Pdf

Most sixteen-year-olds shouldn’t know where museums keep their rarest jewels (the basement) and they really shouldn’t know that vans make the worst getaway cars. But for Marisol Flores, a life of jewel thievery is a birthright handed down from generation to generation, even if she didn’t ask for it. So when a rival thief targets Mari and her mother, Mari’s more than happy to flee to the anonymity of bustling New York City. Blending in is a dream come true for Mari, but keeping her former thieving ways a secret gets way more complicated when handsome Will Campbell sets his sights on her. She can’t help but like his terrible puns and charming grin...but when her past catches up with her, it’s not only her life—and her anonymity—that’s at stake. Will could be the next target.

Author : John Rowan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317724582

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Ordinary Ecstasy by John Rowan Pdf

Humanistic Psychology ranges far and wide into education, management, gender issues and many other fields. Ordinary Ecstasy, first published in 1976, is widely regarded as one of the most important books on the subject. Although this new edition still contains much of the original material, it has been completely rethought in the light of postmodern ideas, with more emphasis on the paradoxes within humanistic psychology, and takes into account changes in many different areas, with a greatly extended bibliography. Ordinary Ecstasy is written not only for students and professionals involved in humanistic psychology - anyone who works with people in any way will find it valuable and interesting.

Author : Rik van Gijn,Jeremy Hammond,Dejan Mati?,Saskia van Putten,Ana Vilacy Galucio
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027270757

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Information Structure and Reference Tracking in Complex Sentences by Rik van Gijn,Jeremy Hammond,Dejan Mati?,Saskia van Putten,Ana Vilacy Galucio Pdf

This volume is dedicated to exploring the crossroads where complex sentences and information management – more specifically information structure and reference tracking – come together. Complex sentences are a highly relevant but understudied domain for studying notions of IS and RT. On the one hand, a complex sentence can be studied as a mini-unit of discourse consisting of two or more elements describing events, situations, or processes, with its own internal information-structural and referential organization. On the other hand, complex sentences can be studied as parts of larger discourse structures, such as narratives or conversations, in terms of how their information-structural characteristics relate to this wider context. The book offers new perspectives for the study of the interaction between complex sentences and information management, and moreover adds typological breadth by focusing on lesser studied languages from several parts of the world.

Author : John Hynes
Publisher : John Hynes
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Trilogy one 1.2,3 by John Hynes Pdf

Murder in Bay City Episode one A wealthy man is found murdered in his own bedroom. His wife is missing and is the prime suspect. Bay City Murder on the East Side Episode two A second young girl is found murdered on the east side of Bay City. What clue did one of the young murdered girls leave behind? Kidnapping in Bay City Episode three A young boy is kidnapped from Bay City. What is the connection between episodes one and three?

Author : M. Johnson-Smith
Publisher : Clearwater Publishing, Inc.
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781432724092

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Coming Into Adulthood in Today's America by M. Johnson-Smith Pdf

Framed around the final one hundred days before his intended commencement ceremony, it presents M. Johnson-Smiths personal coming-of-age story as a boldly curious, anxious college undergraduate in Boston. His relationships with his family and peers, their struggles with life, and his eventual move from prestigious private university to poverty stricken West Africa all become parts of a memorable script.By connecting his personal experiences with larger political, cultural, and core human questions, M. Johnson-Smith uses his life as a canvas on which to paint the nuances of race and identity, sex and love, violence and pain, triumph and forgiveness. Coming Into Adulthood in Todays America: A Story of My Final 100 Days of College serves as the memoir to young adults in todays America.

Author : Rhonda Byrne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780731815296

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The Secret by Rhonda Byrne Pdf

The tenth-anniversary edition of the book that changed lives in profound ways, now with a new foreword and afterword. In 2006, a groundbreaking feature-length film revealed the great mystery of the universe—The Secret—and, later that year, Rhonda Byrne followed with a book that became a worldwide bestseller. Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life-transforming for all who experience it. In this book, you’ll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life—money, health, relationships, happiness, and in every interaction you have in the world. You’ll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that’s within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life. The Secret contains wisdom from modern-day teachers—men and women who have used it to achieve health, wealth, and happiness. By applying the knowledge of The Secret, they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles, and achieving what many would regard as impossible.

Author : Michelle McKinney Hammond
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736934251

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How to Avoid the 10 Mistakes Single Women Make by Michelle McKinney Hammond Pdf

While single women might think their biggest errors have to do with bad first dates, Michelle McKinney Hammond, bestselling author of" Sassy, Single, & Satisfied "(over 185,000 copies sold), addresses the real top-10 mistakes single women make that impact their faith, security, happiness, and, yes--love lives. With her down-to-earth style, Michelle takes a look at how women unknowingly: put life on hold until a man completes the picture allow peer pressure to dictate choices and desires miss the blessing of each immediate season of life Through scriptural principles and insightful questions, singles can examine their outlook and ultimately move toward healthier attitudes and behaviors about men, romance, finances, God, their biological clock, and so much more.

Author : Jeanne Bamberger
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780199589838

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Discovering the Musical Mind by Jeanne Bamberger Pdf

Following her distinguished earlier career as a concert pianist and later as a music theorist, Jeanne Bamberger conducted countless case studies analysing musical development and creativity within the classroom environment. 'Discovering the musical mind' draws together these classic studies, and offers the chance to revisit and reconsider some of the conclusions she drew at the time.

Author : Peggy Rometo
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1401928684

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The Little Book of Big Promises by Peggy Rometo Pdf

In The Little Book of Big Promises , intuitive healer Peggy Rometo guides you on an inspiring journey to uncover your life’s path. Using guided meditations, energy work, and other practices that allow you to tap into your intuition, she helps you identify the big promises you made to yourself and the world before your life began. Rometo’s Pursuit of Promises process focuses on a sequence of significant events in your life—from as far back as childhood or from your life today—that have helped shape you. Each event brings forth a piece of you that is needed at that point in time, acting as a bridge from one stage of your life to the next. Looking at these events and your reactions to them will begin to reveal your promises—promises that outline the actions, intentions, and qualities you’re meant to live. Throughout the process Rometo explores how to break free of the old patterns, beliefs, and fears that hold you back from embodying your true self. In the end, you will find your current promise, which is your starting point for a plan of action to live an authentic, purposeful life. Ultimately, you will be able to honor your life’s overarching promise: to share who you are.