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Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships (平装)
by Daniel Goleman
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Relationship, Emotional intelligence, Social intelligence, Personal leadership |
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A powerful presentation on the importance of social connections in today’s world.
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Publishers Weekly (MSL quote), USA
<2008-04-02 00:00>
In this companion volume to his bestseller, Emotional Intelligence, Goleman persuasively argues for a new social model of intelligence drawn from the emerging field of social neuroscience. Describing what happens to our brains when we connect with others, Goleman demonstrates how relationships have the power to mold not only human experience but also human biology. In lucid prose he describes from a neurobiological perspective sexual attraction, marriage, parenting, psychopathic behaviors and the group dynamics of teachers and workers. Goleman frames his discussion in a critique of society's creeping disconnection in the age of the iPod, constant digital connectivity and multitasking. Vividly evoking the power of social interaction to influence mood and brain chemistry, Goleman discusses the "toxicity" of insult and unpleasant social experience as he warns of the dangers of self-absorption and poor attention and reveals the positive effects of feel-good neurochemicals that are released in loving relationships and in caregiving. Drawing on numerous studies, Goleman illuminates new theories about attachment, bonding, and the making and remaking of memory as he examines how our brains are wired for altruism, compassion, concern and rapport. The massive audience for Emotional Intelligence will revel in Goleman's latest passionately argued case for the benefits to society of empathetic social attunement. |
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Scientific American (MSL quote), USA
<2008-04-02 00:00>
We all recognize a special capacity that humans have-some more so than others-to connect with others in a deep and direct way. We see this quality expressed by a performer revving a crowd, a doctor healing a patient or a mother putting a child to sleep. To orchestrate these tasks, a person must sense and stimulate the reactions and mood of another. In 1995 Daniel Goleman, a Harvard University-trained psychologist and writer for the New York Times, published Emotional Intelligence, in which he discussed the human ability "to manage our own emotions and inner potential for positive relationships." Now he goes a step further. In Social Intelligence, he enlarges his scope to encompass our human abilities to connect with one another. "We are wired to connect," Goleman says. "Neuroscience has discovered that our brain’s very design makes it sociable, inexorably drawn into an intimate brain-to-brain linkup whenever we engage with another person. That neural bridge lets us affect the brain-and so the body-of everyone we interact with, just as they do us." Each encounter between people primes the emotions. This neurological pas de deux stimulates our nervous systems, affecting hormones, heart rate, circulation, breathing and the immune system. Goleman peppers his discourse with anecdotes to illustrate the power of social intelligence. From the countertop of Rosie Garcia, a multitasking baker in New York’s Grand Central Terminal, to the tantrum-tainted class of a Texas teacher, he shows how social sensitivity and wisdom can profoundly reshape conflicts. In one encounter in Iraq, a quick-witted U.S. commander turned a Muslim mob’s threats into laughter when he ordered his soldiers to kneel, lower rifl es and smile-averting a potentially fatal clash. Goleman deftly discusses relevant neural pathways, including the thalamus and amygdala, which together regulate sensory and arousal stimuli. He speaks of spindle cells, which rapidly process social decisions; of mirror neurons, which sense another’s movements; of dopamine neurons, which react to pleasure-inducing neurotransmitters that flow freely while two lovers gaze. The author’s introductory tour through this emerging research landscape helps readers grasp core concepts of social neuroscience, illustrating abstractions with poignant anecdotes, without excessive jargon. Goleman also explains how such research may influence our lives. Given our socially reactive brains, we must "be wise," he says, and be aware of the ways that our moods influence the biology of each life we touch. |
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AudioFile (MSL quote), USA
<2008-04-02 00:00>
Goleman's discussion of social intelligence ranges from the biology of neuron formation to debates over prison construction. What connects them is his examination of the interplay between people. Goleman's intense interest is always audible. He is a living example of his points about emotional contagion and how pleasurable interaction makes learning easier. The pleasure and excitement in his voice make this complex subject seem more attractive than it might, and, to be frank, the easy, friendly delivery makes some of his points sound more convincing than they might be in print. This is most often the case when he summarizes points at the far reaches of his field or tackles issues that are emotionally explosive. G.T.B. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine |
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John Chancellor (MSL quote), USA
<2008-04-02 00:00>
This is a well thought out, well organized and very insightful work. In my opinion it is heavy reading. I generally can read a book a week. This one took about 50% longer. There are a number of reasons for this. There is very little white space on any page. The subject matter is new and different and unless you have made a deep study of the brain, its various parts and functions, you will often need to refresh your memory about what the various parts do.
Having said that, I would highly recommend the book to anyone who wishes to learn more about why we do what we do. There are some very valuable lessons that have application in everyday life. For example, Goleman talks about how fear in social situations engages the the flight or fight part of the brain, overriding the cognitive part. He gives everyday examples of how this shows up in our daily lives. The teacher randomly calling on students in the classroom can evoke social fear, shutting down the cognitive/learning part of the brain.
Goleman deals with numerous other social situations in life - love, anger, empathy, prejudices, crime and punishment. His insights are sharp and easy to understand. Some are real eye-openers.
The book is long, some 334 pages with 65 pages of notes. This means that the concepts set forth in the book have been well researched and he provides the sources for those who wish to do additional research on a particular point of view.
If you have any interest in why people do what they do, then this is an important book. Just realize that it requires some thought to read and grasp all the concepts put forth in the book.
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Say Grace (MSL quote), USA
<2008-04-02 00:00>
You could open this book anywhere and read something within the scope of the subject you may not have known before. What jumps out the most for me is the authors way of communicating a subject with his words. When a person is in love with his craft and wants to share and WANTS to help you understand(like any fine teacher) it shows, and with Daniel Goleman it shows in a very big way. |
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Anomaly (MSL quote), USA
<2008-04-02 00:00>
I picked up this book because I was trying to figure out what to do about a supervisor who was deliberately making me miserable. I had once had a great job that was gradually being turned into a mind prison affecting my health.
After I read this book that explained how anyone you spend a lot of time with can really affect you for good or for bad, I realized there was no hope in my job anymore. My supervisor and her abnormal growing demands were making me phsycially ill. I had the worse allergic reaction I've ever had in my life and suffered for 2 months of agony.
As I tried to withdraw from so much support I was being relied on for as the only support person at night for 80+ attorneys and 150 staff total, this supervisor was suddenly demanding a "strong" relationship with me. She treated me like her prisoner in so many ways. I might as well have been chained to her. I came in early for the communications seminar and there she was, sitting at a desk with a chair waiting for me. That's right, chained to her.
I realized that it wasn't going to work, she wasn't going to back off making me her prisoner and it was making me sick. I felt like I was dying. I had no energy to do anything after work. This lady would supervise me from her home late at night. She was just one of the most difficult people I've ever worked for, like something out of the military. I was nearly a perfect employee. I had no complaints for my work in the entire 2 years I had been there. I had no problems at all, except one - and that was a sick supervisor wanting to make me sick too.
After reading parts of Social Intelligence, I decided this lady had done enough damage to my health. I stood up to Ms. Seargent by making my case about her to H.R. and left. I figured out I no longer needed to be making so much money to have a high quality life. In fact, I could easily make half of what I was making and still live a comfortable life.
I have recently shifted my life to living in the moment and not for the future. I now have a new plan in life to do what I enjoy doing, and to never allow anyone to imprison me again.
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