Social intelligence :

Goleman, Daniel.

Social intelligence : the new science of human relationships / Daniel Goleman. - Bantam trade pbk. ed. - New York : Bantam Books, 2007, c2006. - 403 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Reprint. Originally published: c2006.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [337]-391) and index.

Pt. 1 Wired to Connect: The emotional economy -- A recipe for rapport -- Neural wifi -- An instinct for altruism -- The neuroanatomy of a kiss -- What is social intelligence? -- Pt. 2 Broken Bonds: You and it -- The dark triad -- Mindblind -- Pt. 3 Nurturing Nature: Genes are not destiny -- A secure base -- The set point for happiness -- Pt. 4 Love's Varieties: Webs of attachment -- Desire: his and hers -- The biology of compassion -- Pt. 5 Healthy connections: Stress is social -- Biological allies -- A people prescription -- Pt. 6 Social Consequence: The sweet spot for achievement -- The connectedness corrective -- From them to us.

Redefines the nature of human relationships and its impact on nearly every aspect of daily life, combining the latest research in biology and brain science to reveal how daily encounters shape the brain and affect the body.

9780553384499 (pbk.) 055338449X (pbk.)


Interpersonal relations.
Intellect--Social aspects.
Emotions--Social aspects.
Interpersonal relations.
Intellect--Social aspects.
Emotions--Social aspects.
Emotions--Social aspects.
Intellect--Social aspects.
Interpersonal relations.

HM1106 / .G66 2007

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