books about: sociology     books:       The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals446 reviews Michael Pollan Penguin, 2007 Calling all Corn People - READ THIS BOOK! I read this book a little while ago and didn't have time to review it, but the essential messages keep popping into my consciousness as I go about my day-to-day life. Before reading this book, for example, I had never realized that Corn has cunningly taken over the world and turned us all into "Corn People." Pollan's simple plan - to make three meals - turns into an exploration of all things ...             Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us)19 reviews Tom Vanderbilt Knopf, 2008 Inside the Driver's Brain Driving, at least in America, is an activity that is oddly personal. Our cars, the way we drive, how we handle bad traffic, are so much a part of ourselves, that we bristle, or worse, when someone criticizes our choice of car, the way we drive, or our behavior in traffic. When I read several (professional) reviews of Traffic, it was hard to believe that they were all about the same book. The ...             The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich736 reviews Timothy Ferriss Crown, 2007 Outside the box I have read many books that promised "The Holy Grail", and I had not expected all that much when I started this one. However, I was surprised to see that I really liked the approach. The suggestions were creative, sound, without any pressure to purchase more from the author to be successful. I particularly liked his notion that we don't have to subscribe to the idea that we need to do the ...             Freakonomics [Revised and Expanded]: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything1561 reviews Stephen J. Dubner William Morrow, 2006 Response to Goosecat Just to respond to a review that was extremely critical of this book - Economics is just that STATISTICS WITH A THEORY. If you took any undergraduate economic classes you'd understand that economics is the formation of theories to explain trends that are portrayed in data. No matter how absurd the theory - with proper support (which Leavitt documents repeatedly) there is absolutely no ...             The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down211 reviews Anne Fadiman Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1998 Fascinating, tragic Well-written, gripping, thoughtful, thorough investigation into the tragic and seemingly unavoidable events in the life of a sick young girl and her loving family. Everyone wanted the best, but it all went terribly wrong. A compelling example of why we all need to keep learning from each other.             The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference930 reviews Malcolm Gladwell Back Bay Books, 2002 A year later and I'm still marveling over this book! I've heard Malcolm Gladwell speak, and he's superb! In this innovative book, whether he's referring to the Maven, or the Connector, it's relatable to all individuals. If you're looking for a light leadership book that brings up very INNOVATIVE topics, this is it! For additional tips on leadership, I'd also recommend taking a course at www.corporatetrendsetters.com.             The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century1151 reviews Thomas L. Friedman Picador, 2007 Absolutely Fantastic Piece! This is an absolutely fantastic book on globalization and the frightening and inspiring realities of its growing potential. A great piece.             Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America15 reviews Barbara Ehrenreich Holt Paperbacks, 2008 EVERYTHING IN LIFE IS RELATIVE Well, what Ms. Ehrenreich doesn't know is that there is MUCH MUCH worse to come!! In just a few years when the greatest depression in US history (13 years long) is visited upon us, surviving on the minimum wage will seem like the good old days. Sadly, people will be glad to work under the conditions she's explored. Everything is relative. Don't think it's going to happen? Read Arnold's The Great ...             Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time1252 reviews Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007 One can make a difference This is an incredible story of how one man was inspired through the events surrounding a mountaineering failure to attempt and achieve what was otherwise thought impossible. Greg Mortenson has not only built and financed a school in one of the poorest and most remote parts of Pakistan, he has done it with grace and respect that is lacking from so many humanitarians in the world. Furthermore he ...             Society: The Basics (9th Edition) (MySocLab Series)18 reviews John J. Macionis Prentice Hall, 2006 Wrong edition the text arrived in good condition and promptly. My only issue was it was the wrong edition.             Rules of the Game41 reviews Neil Strauss Harper Paperbacks, 2007 Incredible book from a Great Writer! Another awesome project by one of our best contemporary writers. Neil Strauss is a bestselling author who first got his notoriety as a staff writer for The Rolling Stone magazine. From there, he wrote books for & with some controversial artists such as Motley Crue, Marilyn Manson, and even porn star Jenna Jameson. But his biggest success came when he started writing about the secret society of ...             The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists571 reviews Neil Strauss William Morrow, 2005 The Game Thanks Style, not only have you given hope to shlubs like me, but you have demonstrated that self-improvement, while done to get women, is still a good thing. Over the last 3 years you have done little more than learn how to become an interesting person. I only wish that some of the bores in my life would take the time to learn how to be a little more interesting. Of course, living in Washington ...             A Framework for Understanding Poverty96 reviews Ruby K. Payne aha Process, Inc., 2005 Ruby Payne is amazing! This book is a quick, easy read and should be a requirement for all! You will gain an appreciation for all economic/social classes and learn more about yourself. As a teacher, this book brought clarity to situations in the past and will guide my behavior in the future. I believe that every lawmaker and politician should read this book before making decisions about helping the poor. An amazing ...             Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Standard Edition1 review Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W Westerfield, ... McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2007 Excellent textbook This text is for intermediate level business and finance students, and is very informative and well written. I read it two times with great pleasure. It is not boring, even for those outside the field (I must admit I did not work the problems though!). I highly recommend it.             Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies1065 reviews Jared Diamond W. W. Norton, 2005 Great for classroom teachers While this book is difficult for many high school students, its ideas and the methods used to create his thesis are concepts your students can get. This would be a great jumping off point for an interdisciplinary unit and as the years go on, history and social studies teachers need to change the way we present history if we want students to be ready for the 21st century. In a time when students ...             Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness40 reviews Richard H. Thaler, Cass R. Sunstein Yale University Press, 2008 Very Insightful Nutshell review - The book covers Libertarian Paternalism, how to help people be free in their choices and, at the same time, help them make better and more informed ones. A very insightful and informative book about human nature, human behaviour and into ways in which we can improve our decision making processes.             Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches25 reviews John W. Creswell Sage Publications, Inc, 2008 Delivers as promised Book is an excellent introduction to research design for qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods designs. It explains all the components of a research design and walks you through each one, inclding the literature review, research question and hypotheses. Also, the first chapter goes through the different theoretical perspectives from which reseach proceeds, so you can understand the ...             Essentials of Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach (7th Edition) (MySocLab Series)15 reviews James M. Henslin Allyn & Bacon, 2006 Sociology review I would like everyone to know that for a class that calls for the latest edition, which is usually hundreds of dollars, they can easily get an A with an older edition. I have proved it with this book. Even though the teacher said I would have a hard time I found everything where it was supposed to be maybe a page or two off but it was all there. This is a great book even if you are not taking a ...             Looking Out, Looking In7 reviews Ronald B. Adler, Russell F. Proctor II Wadsworth Publishing, 2006 A manual for all I will suggest this manual to every couple, especially the newly wed, even before suggesting any "how to ..my babie". I wish I had this book 40 years ago, most of my troubles would have never come. Many manuals out there, such "How to satisfy your woman/man" and such are just the mechanics of human relation, this is its soul. Matter of fact I will bring a copy to Italy next May to two newly wed ...             Fast Food Nation1401 reviews Eric Schlosser Harper Perennial, 2005 Corporatism at the worst In Eric Schlosser's first devastating book on the malpractices of the fast food industry, he pieces together history, facts, and numerous sources to reveal some disturbing truths about their nature. Fast Food Nation is less an expose` on how unhealthy junk food is than a look into the operations of the food industry, specifically McDonalds. 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