{"product_id":"psych-the-story-of-the-human-mind-isbn-9780063096356","title":"Psych: The Story of the Human Mind","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Next Big Idea Club Must-Read\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compelling and accessible new perspective on the modern science of psychology, based on one of Yale’s most popular courses of all time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow does the brain—a three-pound wrinkly mass—give rise to intelligence and conscious experience? Was Freud right that we are all plagued by forbidden sexual desires? What is the function of emotions such as disgust, gratitude, and shame? Renowned psychologist Paul Bloom answers these questions and many more in \u003cem\u003ePsych\u003c\/em\u003e, his riveting new book about the science of the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePsych\u003c\/em\u003e is an expert and passionate guide to the most intimate aspects of our nature, serving up the equivalent of a serious university course while being funny, engaging, and full of memorable anecdotes. But \u003cem\u003ePsych\u003c\/em\u003e is much more than a comprehensive overview of the field of psychology. Bloom reveals what psychology can tell us about the most pressing moral and political issues of our time—including belief in conspiracy theories, the role of genes in explaining human differences, and the nature of prejudice and hatred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBloom also shows how psychology can give us practical insights into important issues—from the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety to the best way to lead happy and fulfilling lives. \u003cem\u003ePsych\u003c\/em\u003e is an engrossing guide to the most important topic there is: it is the story of us.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“For anyone with even a glancing interest in how our hearts and minds work—or a more in-depth one, for that matter—Paul Bloom’s \u003cem\u003ePsych \u003c\/em\u003eis perhaps the wittiest, most captivating overview of the field of psychology to date. Bloom is edifying without being pedantic, profound without being pretentious (or, let’s face it, exhausting), and authoritative while still maintaining an admirable sense of humility. Plus: his eye for the just-right anecdote or bit of fanciful trivia is impeccable. Who wouldn’t want to learn about failed hamburger campaigns, novel ways to smoke out spies, or pigs that learn to do the fox trot?” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJennifer Senior, author of New York Times bestseller All Joy and No Fun and winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An extraordinary book that absolutely delivers on its sweeping ambitions. Every chapter here – on topics ranging from Freud to the mysteries of consciousness, from intergroup conflict to the meaning of life – feels like having the mind's complexities untangled by a witty, eloquent and deeply knowledgeable friend.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fascinating.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAARP\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Essential reading for anyone who has wondered why people do, feel, and think what they do. Paul Bloom is that rarest of experts—able to tell a story, make it practical, and yet faithfully capture the complexity and nuance of the latest research. I loved \u003cem\u003ePsych\u003c\/em\u003e!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngela Duckworth, author of New York Times bestseller Grit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In \u003cem\u003ePsych\u003c\/em\u003e, Paul Bloom explains the deep and lasting insights from the science of the mind, sifting them from the superficial and the unreproducible. And he does it with the tough mind and gentle style that make all his books such a pleasure to read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and the author of Rationality\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Paul Bloom is the perfect guide to a topic we all need to understand better: how our minds work. \u003cem\u003ePsych\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating deep dive into the mysteries of human psychology. It is also a perfect testament to why understanding the puzzles of the mind can be so damn fun.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaurie Santos, Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology at Yale University and host of The Happiness Lab podcast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003ePsych\u003c\/em\u003e will thrill readers young and old with fundamental truths about our very nature. A devoted teacher and gifted author on wide-ranging issues in moral psychology, Bloom has written a compelling story that synthesizes and integrates so much about humans’ brains, minds, and behavior. This is a masterful, brilliantly composed book that leaves readers wanting to learn more about what makes us human and why that matters.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Salovey, president of Yale University and Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The story of the human mind as told by psychology’s best storyteller. From the neuron to the neighborhood and all points between, Paul Bloom takes us on a fantastic journey—and delivers another gem of a book.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaniel Gilbert, Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and author of New York Times bestseller Stumbling on Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Bloom offers an engaging, comprehensive, accessible introduction to the field of psychology…[\u003cem\u003ePsych \u003c\/em\u003eis an] enlightening combination of scholarly engagement and popular appeal…[Bloom] displays an impressive familiarity with the principles and key research, while writing in an enthusiastic, at times almost playful, style that's designed to engage general readers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890378633445,"sku":"NP9780063096356","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063096356.jpg?v=1730233149","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/psych-the-story-of-the-human-mind-isbn-9780063096356","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}