The Power of Others: Peer Pressure, Groupthink, and How the People Around Us Shape Everything We Do

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Michael Bond

The Power of Others

Peer Pressure, Groupthink, and How the People Around Us Shape Everything We Do

Michael Bond

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Bloomsbury Publishing
22 April 2015

Society & Social Sciences; Popular psychology

Teenage cliques, jihadist cells, army units, polar expeditions, and football hooligans - on the face of it, each of these groups might seem exceptional, but the forces that bind and drive them can affect us all. In recent decades, psychologists have uncovered how and why our innate socialness holds huge sway over how we think and act, propelling us to both high achievement and unthinking cruelty. We are beholden to our peers, even when we think we're calling the shots.

This is the power of others.

In this captivating work, science writer Michael Bond investigates the latest breakthroughs in social psychology to reveal how to guard against groupthink, build better teamwork, identify shared objectives, become more ethical, and survive moments of isolation.

A fascinating blend of evolutionary theory, behavioural science, and remarkable case studies, The Power of Others will teach you to truly harness your collective self.

By: Michael Bond
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781780746531
ISBN 10: 1780746539
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 22 April 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Bond has been writing on psychology and human behaviour for more than fifteen years as a regular contributor to New Scientist, Nature, Prospect, the Observer, the Daily Telegraph, the Financial Times, and others. He lives in London.

Reviews for The Power of Others: Peer Pressure, Groupthink, and How the People Around Us Shape Everything We Do

'Important and compelling. Bond drives home a fact that we all must accept - we are never alone. The people in our lives affect every aspect of our behaviour in ways that we are often not consciously aware of.' -- David McRaney, bestselling author of You Are Not So Smart 'Accessible, captivating, and fun. Though we think of ourselves as free individuals, our choices are influenced by others - and the scary thing is that we don't realise it.' -- William Poundstone, author of Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google? 'Easy to read [and] interesting' Press Association