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In "The Social Animal," David Brooks uses social science research to explore how individuals and communities succeed. Drawing on themes of personality development, social values, and social mobility, the book investigates the dynamics of social status and the pathways to achievement in the United States. Through an analysis of elite and everyday life, Brooks illuminates the subtle mechanisms that influence man‑woman relationships and character building in modern society.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: David Brooks
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