Author: Richard Wilkinson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525561242
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
A groundbreaking investigation of how inequality infects our minds and gets under our skin Why are people more relaxed and at ease with each other in some countries than others? Why do we worry so much about what others think of us and often feel social life is a stressful performance? Why is mental illness three times as common in the USA as in Germany? Why is the American dream more of a reality in Denmark than the USA? What makes child well-being so much worse in some countries than others? As The Inner Level demonstrates, the answer to all these is inequality. In The Spirit Level Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett put inequality at the center of public debate by showing conclusively that less equal societies fare worse than more equal ones across everything from education to life expectancy. The Inner Level now explains how inequality affects us individually, altering how we think, feel and behave. It sets out the overwhelming evidence that material inequities have powerful psychological effects: when the gap between rich and poor increases, so does the tendency to define and value ourselves and others in terms of superiority and inferiority. A deep well of data and analysis is drawn upon to empirically show, for example, that low social status leads to elevated levels of stress hormones, and how rates of anxiety, depression and addictions are intimately related to the inequality which makes that status paramount. Wilkinson and Pickett describe how these responses to hierarchies evolved, and why the impacts of inequality on us are so severe. In doing so, they challenge the conception that humans are inescapably competitive and self-interested. They undermine, too, the idea that inequality is the product of "natural" differences in individual ability. This book draws together many of the most urgent problems facing societies today, but it is not just an index of our ills. It demonstrates that societies based on fundamental equalities, sharing and reciprocity generate much higher levels of well-being, and lays out the path towards them.
The Spirit Level
Author: Richard Wilkinson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1608193411
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
It is common knowledge that, in rich societies, the poor have worse health and suffer more from almost every social problem. This book explains why inequality is the most serious problem societies face today.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1608193411
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
It is common knowledge that, in rich societies, the poor have worse health and suffer more from almost every social problem. This book explains why inequality is the most serious problem societies face today.
The Inner Life
Author: Thomas a Kempis
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101651423
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves—and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives—and destroyed them. Now, Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are. Penguin's Great Ideas series features twelve groundbreaking works by some of history's most prodigious thinkers, and each volume is beautifully packaged with a unique type-drive design that highlights the bookmaker's art. Offering great literature in great packages at great prices, this series is ideal for those readers who want to explore and savor the Great Ideas that have shaped the world. The Inner Life is taken from Thomas à Kempis's The Imitation of Christ, a classic Christian devotional that has taught and inspired generations.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101651423
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves—and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives—and destroyed them. Now, Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are. Penguin's Great Ideas series features twelve groundbreaking works by some of history's most prodigious thinkers, and each volume is beautifully packaged with a unique type-drive design that highlights the bookmaker's art. Offering great literature in great packages at great prices, this series is ideal for those readers who want to explore and savor the Great Ideas that have shaped the world. The Inner Life is taken from Thomas à Kempis's The Imitation of Christ, a classic Christian devotional that has taught and inspired generations.
The Inner Life
Author: Charles Webster Leadbeater
Publisher: Quest Books
ISBN: 9780835605021
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
A clairvoyant, Leadbeater wrote, is simply a person who develops "the power to respond to another octave out of the stupendous gamut of possible vibrations" and so is enabled "to see more of the world..than those of more limited perception." And what a world Leadbeater describes for us in these pages---a world of Master adepts and their pupils, untapped human powers and potentials, ancient mysteries, devas and nature spirits--in short, the unseen workings of the universe.
Publisher: Quest Books
ISBN: 9780835605021
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
A clairvoyant, Leadbeater wrote, is simply a person who develops "the power to respond to another octave out of the stupendous gamut of possible vibrations" and so is enabled "to see more of the world..than those of more limited perception." And what a world Leadbeater describes for us in these pages---a world of Master adepts and their pupils, untapped human powers and potentials, ancient mysteries, devas and nature spirits--in short, the unseen workings of the universe.
The Inner Mind
Author: A. L. Ward
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462820875
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
In the beginning, it was my purpose to find the body o a woman through the use of hypnosis. I wanted to show that, by proper use and knowledge, hypnosis could be used for many things more beneficial to mankind that entertainment. As it became evident that more important knowledge could be obtained from a source that is available only once in a lifetime, I left unfinished the search for the body of Mrs. Dolores Mae Siddall. Many hypnotists, including myself, have, through regression, made contact with entities on various levels; but never had I heard of anyone obtaining the level indicated by Rebecca. Many things not mentioned herein were received from this level—including others which will some day be made known to all those who are interested. To sum up, the following pattern of life has been established in these series of regressions: The Creation “God created man in his own image” (Genesis 1:27). A creation is made by the leader (God). This creation or entity is given knowledge of its purpose in life and schooled in the requirements for its purification by the teacher (Christ) and the masters (others, such as Buddha, Mohammed, etc.). Then, at the request of God—or by their own desire to learn and raise themselves to a higher perfection—they prepare to be born. (As one subject explained it, To change from a high vibration and frequency to a low vibration and solid.”) This preparation is made by studying the records supplied by god of the persons and the experience they will be born to; then, at their final decision, they make the entry into life. The Entry The entry is made, at the time of conception, by a force described as mass energy, when the soul is united with the physical body and the person begins a growth into life. The months during pregnancy are a growing, learning and resting period to prepare you for this life. If, at any time, you feel that you no longer want to complete or lice this life experience, you can return to the area of your accomplishment to further your learning and prepare for another life experience. (See Rebecca’s explanation of miscarriage.) We are told in regression that the soul must go down to go up—or come down into a life experience to learn that which is necessary to raise itself to a higher level of perfection. The Experience and Purpose We are told that a person’s life experience is determined before he makes his entry into it; and it is his own choice, the way that he conducts himself in this experience. Psychology says that what one’s environment is, and hereditary traits are, determine one’s personality, profession and way of life. If we accept the theory given from regressions, it would then seem that what environment and heredity contributes to your experience is the type of heredity and experience that you have selected, prior to being born, to advance your learning and perfection. We are told that we must learn everything, good and bad. This would mean that we must, through actual experiences, associations or study, know every phase of life and its environment to reach perfection. To Go Ahead It has been explained that we have only one life, but that we live many life experiences. What we term “death” is only the completion of one phase of the learning process. When we lose the will to live, when we feel that we can no longer learn to help ourselves or others, we may go ahead. We return to an area beyond, to a level of perfection where we are counseled by our God and masters to prepare ourselves for another experience. Each of us has free agency or fee will to decide what we want here and beyond. If we choose to stay in this beyond area, we can; but if we make this choice, we are then limited to the knowledge and perfection already gained. We may be able to move up in one area; but to reach the total; we must choose to live
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462820875
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
In the beginning, it was my purpose to find the body o a woman through the use of hypnosis. I wanted to show that, by proper use and knowledge, hypnosis could be used for many things more beneficial to mankind that entertainment. As it became evident that more important knowledge could be obtained from a source that is available only once in a lifetime, I left unfinished the search for the body of Mrs. Dolores Mae Siddall. Many hypnotists, including myself, have, through regression, made contact with entities on various levels; but never had I heard of anyone obtaining the level indicated by Rebecca. Many things not mentioned herein were received from this level—including others which will some day be made known to all those who are interested. To sum up, the following pattern of life has been established in these series of regressions: The Creation “God created man in his own image” (Genesis 1:27). A creation is made by the leader (God). This creation or entity is given knowledge of its purpose in life and schooled in the requirements for its purification by the teacher (Christ) and the masters (others, such as Buddha, Mohammed, etc.). Then, at the request of God—or by their own desire to learn and raise themselves to a higher perfection—they prepare to be born. (As one subject explained it, To change from a high vibration and frequency to a low vibration and solid.”) This preparation is made by studying the records supplied by god of the persons and the experience they will be born to; then, at their final decision, they make the entry into life. The Entry The entry is made, at the time of conception, by a force described as mass energy, when the soul is united with the physical body and the person begins a growth into life. The months during pregnancy are a growing, learning and resting period to prepare you for this life. If, at any time, you feel that you no longer want to complete or lice this life experience, you can return to the area of your accomplishment to further your learning and prepare for another life experience. (See Rebecca’s explanation of miscarriage.) We are told in regression that the soul must go down to go up—or come down into a life experience to learn that which is necessary to raise itself to a higher level of perfection. The Experience and Purpose We are told that a person’s life experience is determined before he makes his entry into it; and it is his own choice, the way that he conducts himself in this experience. Psychology says that what one’s environment is, and hereditary traits are, determine one’s personality, profession and way of life. If we accept the theory given from regressions, it would then seem that what environment and heredity contributes to your experience is the type of heredity and experience that you have selected, prior to being born, to advance your learning and perfection. We are told that we must learn everything, good and bad. This would mean that we must, through actual experiences, associations or study, know every phase of life and its environment to reach perfection. To Go Ahead It has been explained that we have only one life, but that we live many life experiences. What we term “death” is only the completion of one phase of the learning process. When we lose the will to live, when we feel that we can no longer learn to help ourselves or others, we may go ahead. We return to an area beyond, to a level of perfection where we are counseled by our God and masters to prepare ourselves for another experience. Each of us has free agency or fee will to decide what we want here and beyond. If we choose to stay in this beyond area, we can; but if we make this choice, we are then limited to the knowledge and perfection already gained. We may be able to move up in one area; but to reach the total; we must choose to live
Code of the Street: Decency, Violence, and the Moral Life of the Inner City
Author: Elijah Anderson
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393070387
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Unsparing and important. . . . An informative, clearheaded and sobering book.—Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post (1999 Critic's Choice) Inner-city black America is often stereotyped as a place of random violence, but in fact, violence in the inner city is regulated through an informal but well-known code of the street. This unwritten set of rules—based largely on an individual's ability to command respect—is a powerful and pervasive form of etiquette, governing the way in which people learn to negotiate public spaces. Elijah Anderson's incisive book delineates the code and examines it as a response to the lack of jobs that pay a living wage, to the stigma of race, to rampant drug use, to alienation and lack of hope.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393070387
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Unsparing and important. . . . An informative, clearheaded and sobering book.—Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post (1999 Critic's Choice) Inner-city black America is often stereotyped as a place of random violence, but in fact, violence in the inner city is regulated through an informal but well-known code of the street. This unwritten set of rules—based largely on an individual's ability to command respect—is a powerful and pervasive form of etiquette, governing the way in which people learn to negotiate public spaces. Elijah Anderson's incisive book delineates the code and examines it as a response to the lack of jobs that pay a living wage, to the stigma of race, to rampant drug use, to alienation and lack of hope.
The Inner Self
Author: Hugh Mackay
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
ISBN: 1760981257
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
'How can I get in touch with this real self, underlying all my surface behaviour? How can I become myself?' Carl Rogers, US psychotherapist The Inner Self is a book about the ways we hide from the truth about ourselves and the psychological freedom we enjoy when we finally face that most searching question of all: 'Who am I, really?' Hugh Mackay explores our 'top 20' hiding places - from addiction to materialism, nostalgia to victimhood. He explains how it is our fear of love's demands that drive us into hiding. He argues that love is our highest ideal, the richest source of life's meaning and purpose, and the key to our emotional security, personal serenity and confidence. Yet Mackay exposes the great paradox of human nature, that while love brings out our best, we don't always want our best brought forward. Powerfully written and drawing on a lifetime of research, The Inner Self is a work of extraordinary insight by one of Australia's most respected psychologists.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
ISBN: 1760981257
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
'How can I get in touch with this real self, underlying all my surface behaviour? How can I become myself?' Carl Rogers, US psychotherapist The Inner Self is a book about the ways we hide from the truth about ourselves and the psychological freedom we enjoy when we finally face that most searching question of all: 'Who am I, really?' Hugh Mackay explores our 'top 20' hiding places - from addiction to materialism, nostalgia to victimhood. He explains how it is our fear of love's demands that drive us into hiding. He argues that love is our highest ideal, the richest source of life's meaning and purpose, and the key to our emotional security, personal serenity and confidence. Yet Mackay exposes the great paradox of human nature, that while love brings out our best, we don't always want our best brought forward. Powerfully written and drawing on a lifetime of research, The Inner Self is a work of extraordinary insight by one of Australia's most respected psychologists.
The Inner Lives of Markets
Author: Ray Fisman
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1610394933
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
America's economic revolution isn't just driven by technology. It's about markets. The past twenty-five years have witnessed a remarkable shift in how we get the stuff we want. If you've ever owned a business, rented an apartment, or shopped online, you've had a front-row seat for this revolution-in-progress. Breakthrough companies like Amazon and Uber have disrupted the old ways and made the economy work better -- all thanks to technology. At least that's how the story of the modern economy is usually told. But in this lucid, wry book, Ray Fisman and Tim Sullivan show that the revolution is bigger than tech: it is really a story about the transformation of markets. From the auction theories that power Google's ad sales algorithms to the models that online retailers use to prevent internet fraud, even the most high-tech modern businesses are empowered by theory first envisioned by economists. And we're all participants in this revolution. Every time you book a room on Airbnb, hire a car on Lyft, or click on an ad, you too are reshaping our social institutions and our lives. The Inner Lives of Markets is necessary reading for the modern world: it reveals the blueprint for how we work, live, and shop, and offers wisdom for how to do it better.
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1610394933
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
America's economic revolution isn't just driven by technology. It's about markets. The past twenty-five years have witnessed a remarkable shift in how we get the stuff we want. If you've ever owned a business, rented an apartment, or shopped online, you've had a front-row seat for this revolution-in-progress. Breakthrough companies like Amazon and Uber have disrupted the old ways and made the economy work better -- all thanks to technology. At least that's how the story of the modern economy is usually told. But in this lucid, wry book, Ray Fisman and Tim Sullivan show that the revolution is bigger than tech: it is really a story about the transformation of markets. From the auction theories that power Google's ad sales algorithms to the models that online retailers use to prevent internet fraud, even the most high-tech modern businesses are empowered by theory first envisioned by economists. And we're all participants in this revolution. Every time you book a room on Airbnb, hire a car on Lyft, or click on an ad, you too are reshaping our social institutions and our lives. The Inner Lives of Markets is necessary reading for the modern world: it reveals the blueprint for how we work, live, and shop, and offers wisdom for how to do it better.