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Social Intelligence

The New Science of Human Relationships

Audiobook
2 of 4 copies available
2 of 4 copies available

Emotional Intelligence was an international phenomenon, appearing on the New York Times bestseller list for over a year, selling more than five million copies worldwide. Now, with Social Intelligence, Daniel Goleman presents groundbreaking work that synthesizes the latest findings in biology and brain science, revealing that we are "wired to connect."

In richly anecdotal detail, Goleman brings to life the field of social neuroscience that has emerged in the decade since the publication of Emotional Intelligence. He shows that, far more than we are consciously aware, our daily encounters with parents, spouses, bosses, and even strangers shape our brains and affect cells throughout our bodies. Our relationships create a setpoint for our daily moods and influence our immune response; they are crucial to achievement in students and workers; they determine whether or not some genes are expressed, for good or ill.
Above all, Goleman explores the foundations of rapport, love, cooperation, and altruism, with major implications for the wellbeing of our families, communities, and workplaces. Whether you listen to this as a lover or parent, medical professional or businessperson, teacher or community leader, you will never see your relationships in the same way again.

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      With precision and grace, the author explains the brain functions that cause a broad array of human social responses, such as romantic love, rapport, influence, and altruism. Though he laments the erosion of human contact caused by TV, computers, and iPods, his insights are optimistic--our brains are primarily designed to help us connect with others, take care of others. This fascinating material is made even more engaging by the author's spare writing, flawless logic, and humanitarian tone, all of which are captured skillfully by Dennis Boutsikaris. This narrator understands these ideas, adds a measure of warmth to the writing, and doesn't wear listeners down by overplaying the material's drama or the author's altruism. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

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