Sociology Books
Explore the depths of human society and social behaviour in our extensive Sociology section. From theories and structures, to issues of globalisation and inequality, our selection offers insightful reads for both casual learners and seasoned sociologists. Delve into pivotal works that examine the narratives shaping our societies today.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Abacus
The Tipping Point : How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
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The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller, in which Malcolm Gladwell explores and brilliantly illuminates the tipping point phenomenon, is already changing the way people throughout the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas.
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Erin Meyer
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Publicaffairs
The Culture Map : Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures
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If you work on an international scale, "The Culture Map" is a must-read. Erin Meyer's field-tested model provides practical and smart advice for navigating cultural differences in the workplace. The book's unique feature is its combination of an analytical framework and actionable advice that will help you succeed in a global world. This book is a great way to learn about how cultural differences impact business and provides a great guide on how to navigate it to your advantage.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Penguin
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Outliers : The Story of Success
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This book would be a good read for anyone who wants to understand the nuances of success. Using real-life examples such as Bill Gates and The Beatles, Gladwell pinpoints hidden patterns and factors that lead to extraordinary achievement. The book is thought-provoking and challenges conventional notions of success.
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Thomas Erikson
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Vermilion
Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior (Or, How to Understand Those Who Cannot Be Understood)
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This book could be a good read for you if you've ever felt frustrated by the communication barriers between you and others. "Surrounded by Idiots" provides a simple and groundbreaking method for assessing people's personalities based on four types. By understanding these types, you will gain insights on how to adjust your communication style, handle conflicts, and improve relationships. With its practical advice and relatable examples, this book will help you navigate the complexities of human behavior and empower you to create better connections with others.
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Charles Duhigg
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Random
House
International
The Power of Habit : Why We Do What We Do, and How to Change
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- This book will give you a deep understanding of why we do what we do and how to change our habits. It presents fascinating research and real-life examples that will open your eyes to the power of habits and their impact on our lives. Whether you want to improve your personal habits, transform your business, or create positive change in your community, The Power of Habit is a game-changer. Prepare to be amazed and empowered as you unlock the hidden potential of your habits.
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Luke Burgis
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Swift
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Wanting Mimetic Desire: How to Avoid Chasing Things You Don't Truly Want
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"Wanting" isn't just insightful; it's transformative. If you ever felt caught in the loop of wanting things without knowing why, this book may shine a light on those hidden forces. Luke Burgis unpacks mimetic desire, helping you understand the 'why' behind your choices and offering strategies to align your desires with your authentic self. It's a read that promises to shift your perspective on desire and free you from the relentless pursuit of what you think you want.
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Back
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Outliers : The Story of Success
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Learn what sets high achievers apart -- from Bill Gates to the Beatles -- in this #1 bestseller from "a singular talent" ( New York Times Book Review ).In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the what makes high-achievers different?His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate
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Kio Stark
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Simon
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When Strangers Meet: How People You Don't Know Can Transform You
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Ever felt like your day-to-day is on repeat? 'When Strangers Meet' could be the missing spark. It's more than just a nudge to chat with someone new; it's a celebration of how these fleeting moments can profoundly change the way you see the world and yourself. There's a certain magic Kio Stark captures, showing that each person we encounter can be a doorway to a richer life. Dive in and be ready to look up from your phone with a newfound appetite for connection.
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Susan Cain
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Penguin
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
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- This book is a game-changer for introverts who often feel misunderstood and undervalued in society. Susan Cain provides compelling insights, backed by extensive research, to help introverts understand and embrace their unique strengths. Through real stories and practical tools, this book empowers introverts to navigate the extrovert-biased world with confidence. Whether you're an introvert or know someone who is, this book will revolutionize your understanding of introversion and inspire you to embrace your authentic self.
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If you ever feel paralyzed by the sheer volume of information we're bombarded with daily, "Eyes Wide Open" could be your guide. Noreena Hertz doesn't just identify the problem; she offers a practical roadmap for navigating through the noise. Her ten-step process pulls from diverse examples, which shows just how universally applicable her advice is. As a book-keeper, I've seen readers appreciate how Hertz empowers them to become more discerning and assertive in their decisions.
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Robin Boon Peng Low
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Ws
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Good Intentions Are Not Enough: Why We Fail At Helping Others
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If you're someone who deeply cares about making a difference and not just the act of giving, this book is an eye-opener. It challenges the conventional approaches to aid and underscores the importance of engaging local communities to achieve sustainability in helping others. It's a compelling read that may reshape your understanding of true impact and community involvement.
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Paul Evans
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Mcgraw
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Higher
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The Global Challenge: International Human Resource Management
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This book is particularly useful for businesspersons and managers who are dealing with internationalization challenges in their organization. It offers practical insights into important aspects of managing people across borders. It discusses topics like how to manage expatriates from the parent country, how to adapt management practices to circumstances abroad, and how to recognize and avoid obstacles in joint ventures. Its case studies and examples make it easy to grasp and apply its insights.
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- Lead the Work offers a deeply insightful exploration of the changing nature of employment and its impact on management and productivity. The book provides a roadmap for managers and leaders in navigating this new environment. With its focus on the evolving work landscape, it is an essential read for those seeking to adapt and thrive in today's fast-changing business world.
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Bill Fischer, William Bole, Andy Boynton |
Jossey-bass
The Idea Hunter - How to Find the Best Ideas and Make Them Happen
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If you're struggling to find innovative ideas in your professional life or feel like you've hit a creative roadblock, "The Idea Hunter" might be the game-changer you need. This book demystifies the process of idea generation, showing that it's more about your habits and where you look for inspiration rather than relying solely on spontaneous creativity or genius. It's filled with actionable strategies and inspiring stories that can help you transform your thinking and spot opportunities where others might not. Dive in, and you might just find yourself becoming an idea magnet in your field.
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Patricia Ward Biederman, Warren Bennis |
Nicholas
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Organizing Genius The Secrets of Creative Collaboration
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This book is perfect for those interested in understanding how great ideas come to fruition through collaborative efforts. The authors showcase how different individuals with unique skills and perspectives came together to create some of the most innovative products and services that transformed industries. This book highlights the unique aspect of how collaboration can change our ways of lives and lead to revolutionary changes.
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Raymond E. Miles, Charles C. Snow |
Free
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Fit, Failure, And The Hall Of Fame - How Companies Succeed Or Fail
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This book is ideal for managers and entrepreneurs looking to improve their chances of success by understanding the importance of creating and maintaining a fit between a company's strategy, structure, and processes. The authors draw on historical examples of successful and failed organizations to provide insights into how managers can ensure that their companies remain "fit," stay competitive, and thrive in today's marketplace. The book also offers practical advice on how to achieve dynamic fit, a key ingredient of long-term corporate health. If you want to stay ahead of the competition and build a company that can weather the storms of any corporate climate, this book is a must-read.
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Seth Godin
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Piatkus
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Meatball Sundae - How New Marketing Is Transforming The Business World (And How To Thrive In It)
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A meatball sundae is the unfortunate result of mixing two good ideas. The meatballs are the foundation, the things we need (and sometimes want). These are the commodities that so many businesses are built on. The sundae toppings (hot fudge and the like) are the New Marketing, the social networks, Google, blogs and fancy stuff that make people all excited. The challenge most organizations they try to mix them. They attempt to slap new marketing onto old and end up with nothing but a failed website. This book explores the 14 trends that are changing our world and how organizations can either embrace them or be punished by them.
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Vivek Iyyani
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Penguin
Random
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Engaging Millennials: 7 Fundamentals to Recruit, Reward & Retain the Largest Generation in the Workforce
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By 2025, Millennials will form 75% of the global workforce and more than half of them (58% of global Millennials) are living in Asia! As this huge demographic surges towards becoming a substantial contributor to Asia’s workforce, organisations continue to face engagement and retention challenges while balancing the need to stay relevant in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world. Archaic methods of management do not deliver success with the new breed of employees. Instead, the outdated model leaves Millennials uninspired and unmotivated to produce results. Like any generation of workers, performance lies in management—if you're not getting what you need from your Millennials, it's time to learn how to lead them the way they need to be led. To get the best out of Millennials, it is imperative for leaders to modify their current management style. While the pop culture narrative would have us believe that Millennials are entitled, lazy, spoiled brats— Millennials are the generation of highly adaptive, bright, and quick to take on a challenge. If the different generations can learn how to collaborate in a way that capitalises on their strengths and compensates for their weaknesses, it will inspire a knowledge sharing inevitably encourages the crosspollination of ideas which can spark major innovation. Best practices and proven strategies from Google, Netflix, LinkedIn, and other top employers provide real-world models for effective management, and new research on first-wave versus second-wave Millennials helps you parse the difference between your new hires and more experienced workers. You'll learn why flex time, social media, dress code, and organizational structure are shifting, and answer the allimportant How do we engage Millennials? Millennials are the product of a different time, with different values, different motivations, and different wants. This book shows you how to bring out their best and discover just how much they're really capable of.
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Nigel Shadbolt
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Scribe
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Digital Ape
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You seem curious about the ever-growing presence of AI in our daily lives. "Digital Ape" by Nigel Shadbolt is a grounded guide that navigates through this complex topic with clarity. It balances dispelling fears and acknowledging challenges, putting control back into human hands. Ideal for those seeking an insightful perspective on how to coexist with, and benefit from, smart technology.
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Integrity by Stephen Carter is an insightful book that explores the importance of integrity in American politics and everyday life. Carter weaves together philosophy, theology, history, and law to present a compelling vision of integrity that has implications for marriage, politics, and even professional football. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the role of integrity in society and the difficulties involved in trying to legislate it. The personal experiences and real-life examples make the book engaging and applicable in everyday life.
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Ouided Bouchamaoui, Vanessa Barros |
Penguin
Random
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Don't Mess With My Professionalism: How to Resolve Conflict Across Cultures
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If you’ve ever found yourself puzzled or frustrated by differing workplace behaviors in a multicultural setting, this book is a must-read. Vanessa Barros lays out a clear and practical framework, the ACE model, to tackle the persistent issue of intercultural conflict. With this book, you can turn potential misunderstandings into opportunities for collaboration and growth, making it an invaluable resource for anyone working in the increasingly global business environment.
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Barry J. Nalebuff, Adam M. Brandenburger |
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Co-Opetition
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Co-Opetition could be a good read if you are a business owner or manager looking to explore innovative strategies to optimize outcomes. The book explains game theory to provide insights into how you can develop a co-opetition model. It offers a new framework that combines competition and cooperation for high-profit gains, which has been adopted by massive corporations like Intel, American Airlines, and NutraSweet. Reviewers have praised the book's ability to present a fresh way of thinking about business relationships by merging the best of both worlds rather than adhering to conventional competition principles.
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Sybille Sachs, James E. Post, Lee E. Preston |
Stanford
Business
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Redefining the Corporation : Stakeholder Management and Organizational Wealth
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how modern corporations operate beyond just wealth creation. The case studies of Cummins Engine Company, Motorola, and the Royal Dutch/Shell Group provide a real-world perspective on how corporations can prioritize humanistic values and continuous learning while still achieving success. By adopting a stakeholder-centric approach, this book argues that corporations can create lasting benefits for all their stakeholders, from customers and suppliers to social and political actors.
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Michel Robert
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Mcgraw
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Strategy Pure & Simple II: How Winning Companies Dominate Their Competitors
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Strategy Pure & Simple II offers a practical guide for executives seeking to improve their company's strategy formation, implementation, and deployment. The book utilizes real-life examples and interviews with successful CEOs to illustrate its methodology. Readers will appreciate the tested and refined process of strategic thinking presented by the author, Michel Robert.
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Robert P. Gephart Jr., David M. Boje, Tojo Joseph Thatchenkery |
Sage
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Postmodern Management and Organization Theory
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This book is an excellent resource for those looking to critically evaluate postmodern theory in the realm of management and organization theory. It provides an overview of the history and evolution of relevant postmodern philosophies including feminist, cultural, and environmental philosophies. It establishes an agenda for future research, making it a valuable resource for scholars, researchers and upper-level students in organization theory, organization behavior and change, management, and industrial psychology.
Understanding Social Dynamics
At Thryft, our Sociology section serves as a gateway to understanding complex social structures and behaviours. We offer a wide range of titles covering key sociological theories, modern societal challenges, by influential thinkers. Sociology engages with real world issues, functioning as a lens to view personal and collective social identities. Whether you’re pursuing personal growth or specific academic interests, our collection has something for everyone. Connect with these enlightening works today.
Absolutely! Find at Thryft a variety of titles that tackle current social challenges. Explore works related to environmental sociology, or the impact of digital media on society, among other relevant, contemporary social issues.
Yes, our collection includes works by local thinkers, delving into Singapore’s unique social landscape. These provide valuable perspectives on ethnicity, social policies, and urbanisation.
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