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  Have We All Gone Mad? Why...

  Jerome Booth

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  "With refreshingly clear-sighted analysis, Jerome Booth spells out how political, financial and social groupthink has damaged Britain – and, crucially, how we can tackle it. Highly recommended." – Liam Halligan, Daily Telegraph
  "Most of the worst political decisions of recent years were made when all the mainstream politicians thought the same thing and no one challenged them. Jerome Booth wisely analyses why this situation happens so often and what can be done about it. Every politician and every decision-maker should read this book." – Lord Frost, former Cabinet Office minister
  "It is a long time since I read a book with which I agreed so comprehensively." – Lord Lilley, former Secretary of State
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  We like to think of ourselves as rational, but human beings are fundamentally irrational creatures – and nowhere is that more apparent than in the fug of groupthink we see around us, from the boardroom to social media.
  Of the various forms of collective irrationality, groupthink is particularly dangerous. It involves adherence to a faulty consensus, often has a binary moral dimension (one is seen as either virtuous or evil) and is sustained through fear to challenge. Counter-intuitively, the most intelligent and erudite amongst us are particularly susceptible, and when groupthink takes hold, vigorous efforts are made to shut down debate and to bully and punish transgressors.
  As a result, toleration, liberalism, history, reason and science are under threat. Mass groupthink amongst both the elite and the masses affects millions of people. It has led to financial mismanagement leading up to the 2008 crisis and beyond; poor decision-making at the onset of Covid-19; exaggerated, unchallenged claims which have motivated nonsensical policies; and distortions in academia and journalism.
  In this remarkable and prescient book, Dr Jerome Booth investigates why some of us have abandoned reason in favour of trite memes, intolerance and hatred. Have we all gone mad? Or can we identify the patterns and causes of what is happening and try to stop it?

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  Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of Giovanni's Room with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin. The Giovanni of the title is a handsome Italian barman whom the novel's narrator and protagonist, a young American man called David, meets in a clandestine gay bar in Paris. Despite David's conflicted feelings and prior relationship with a woman, the two men soon embark on an intense but volatile affair which ultimately ends in tragedy. James Baldwin was one of the most influential African-American writers of the 20th century. His best-known works include his novels Go Tell It on the Mountain and Giovanni's Room, and he also penned a wide range of essays on social rights issues.Find out everything you need to know about Giovanni's Room in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  How to Analyze people with Dark...

  Blake Code

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  Wondering how to protect yourself from the subtle tactics of manipulation?Curious about the powerful arts of NLP, Stoicism, and Persuasion? 
  Dive into the riveting world of human psychology. Uncover the mysteries hidden within body language, and master the art of reading people and influencing minds. 
  Equip yourself with an arsenal of psychological techniques used by experts in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT and DBT). Unleash the potential to influence and shape the thoughts of those around you. 
  Arm yourself with the knowledge to recognize and protect against the dark forces of manipulation, like deception, gaslight effect, and narcissism. Learn how to identify narcissistic abusive behavior, combat mind control, navigate deception, expose gaslighting, and break free from the chains of emotional manipulation, codependency, toxic people. 
  🔍 Key Features:Comprehensive Insights: Gain a deep understanding of human psychology and behaviorPractical Techniques: Implement powerful strategies to enhance your interpersonal skillsReal-Life Applications: Learn to navigate complex social situations with confidenceSelf-Defense: Shield yourself from the tactics of manipulation and control 
  🌟 Why Choose this Audiobook? 
  It's your passport to unlocking the secrets of the mind, providing you with the tools needed to analyze people, protect yourself from the darker aspects of human behavior such as narcissistic abuses and personality disorders (NPD), and master the art of understanding and influencing people.Are you tired of being a doormat?Get your copy now to break free from the puppet strings and master the game of influence, power and control!

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  Gender Threat - American...

  Dan Cassino, Yasemin Besen-Cassino

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  Against all evidence to the contrary, American men have come to believe that the world is tilted—economically, socially, politically—against them. A majority of men across the political spectrum feel that they face some amount of discrimination because of their sex. The authors of Gender Threat look at what reasoning lies behind their belief and how they respond to it. Many feel that there is a limited set of socially accepted ways for men to express their gender identity, and when circumstances make it difficult or impossible for them to do so, they search for another outlet to compensate. Sometimes these behaviors are socially positive, such as placing a greater emphasis on fatherhood, but other times they can be maladaptive, as in the case of increased sexual harassment at work. These trends have emerged, notably, since the Great Recession of 2008-09. Drawing on multiple data sources, the authors find that the specter of threats to their gender identity has important implications for men's behavior. Importantly, younger men are more likely to turn to nontraditional compensatory behaviors, such as increased involvement in cooking, parenting, and community leadership, suggesting that the conception of masculinity is likely to change in the decades to come.

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  Colonial Struggles - Australia...

  Lillian Brooks

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  This bundle offers a compelling exploration of the complex and often turbulent history of colonial conflict in the Southern Hemisphere. This three-part volume dives into the significant struggles that shaped the histories of Australia and New Zealand, shedding light on the fierce resistance of Indigenous communities against colonial powers.  
  The first section, Australia’s War, delves into the violent clashes between European settlers and Aboriginal Australians, exploring the devastating impact of colonization, frontier warfare, and the long-lasting consequences on Indigenous communities.  
  The second section, New Zealand Wars, examines the series of 19th-century armed conflicts between the British Crown and various Māori iwi (tribes), driven by land disputes, cultural resistance, and the fight for sovereignty.  
  The final section, The Māori and the Pākehā, offers a broader understanding of the cultural and political dynamics between the Māori and the European settlers (Pākehā), exploring themes of adaptation, resistance, and the ongoing struggle for recognition and rights. Together, these three perspectives provide a powerful and nuanced account of colonial conflict and Indigenous resilience, making this book essential reading for those seeking to understand the legacy of colonization in Australia and New Zealand.

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  Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath The...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of The Bell Jar with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, a semi-autobiographical novel which follows Esther Greenwood, a young woman who is undertaking an internship in New York when her mental health begins to decline, leading to stays in a series of psychiatric institutions. The novel is semi-autobiographical: Plath's own struggles with depression are well-documented, and she underwent electroconvulsive therapy as part of her "treatment". The Bell Jar is widely admired for its unsparing depiction of the paranoia, stifling conformism and gender inequality that characterised America during the 1950s, and its popularity has not waned in the decades since it was first published. Sylvia Plath was an American novelist and poet. Her best-known works are The Bell Jar and the poetry collection Ariel, which was published posthumously in 1965 (Plath committed suicide in 1963).Find out everything you need to know about The Bell Jar in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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