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Exploring Western mind's evolution and global impact.

If you're intrigued by the interplay between psychology, history, and culture, you might find "The Weirdest People in the World" fascinating. Joseph Henrich delves into how Westerners have developed a distinct set of psychological traits and how these have helped shape modern society. This book could be your ticket to understanding the oddities of Western behavior and prosperity in a cross-cultural context.

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ISBN: 9781250800077
Authors: Joseph Henrich
Publisher: Picador Paper
Date of Publication: 2021-10-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Science, Economics, Sociology, History
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A bold, epic account of how the co-evolution of psychology and culture created the peculiar Western mind that has profoundly shaped the modern world. Perhaps you are raised in a society that is Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic. If so, you’re rather psychologically peculiar. Unlike much of the world today, and most people who have ever lived, WEIRD people are highly individualistic, self-obsessed, control-oriented, nonconformist, and analytical. They focus on themselves―their attributes, accomplishments, and aspirations―over their relationships and social roles. How did WEIRD populations become so psychologically distinct? What role did these psychological differences play in the industrial revolution and the global expansion of Europe during the last few centuries? In The Weirdest People in the World, Joseph Henrich draws on cutting-edge research in anthropology, psychology, economics, and evolutionary biology to explore these questions and more. He illuminates the origins and evolution of family structures, marriage, and religion, and the profound impact these cultural transformations had on human psychology. Mapping these shifts through ancient history and late antiquity, Henrich reveals that the most fundamental institutions of kinship and marriage changed dramatically under pressure from the Roman Catholic Church. It was these changes that gave rise to the WEIRD psychology that would coevolve with impersonal markets, occupational specialization, and free
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Exploring Western mind's evolution and global impact.

If you're intrigued by the interplay between psychology, history, and culture, you might find "The Weirdest People in the World" fascinating. Joseph Henrich delves into how Westerners have developed a distinct set of psychological traits and how these have helped shape modern society. This book could be your ticket to understanding the oddities of Western behavior and prosperity in a cross-cultural context.

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