The power of us harnessing our shared identities to improve performance, increase cooperation, and promote social harmony

"A revolutionary new understanding of identity, showing how our groups have a powerful influence on our feelings, beliefs, and behavior--and how these shared identities can inspire both personal change and social movements"--

Main Authors: Van Bavel, Jay J. (Author), Packer, Dominic J. (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Little Brown Spark, 2021.
Edition: First edition.
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Summary: "A revolutionary new understanding of identity, showing how our groups have a powerful influence on our feelings, beliefs, and behavior--and how these shared identities can inspire both personal change and social movements"--
Physical Description: vii, 311 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-298) and index.
ISBN: 9780316538411
0316538418
Author Notes:

Jay Van Bavel is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University. From neurons to social networks, Jay's research investigates the psychology and neuroscience of implicit bias, group identity, team performance, decision-making, and public health. He lives in New York City with his family and pet hamster, Sunny, and once taught a class while trapped in an elevator with his kids.



Dominic Packer is a Professor of Psychology at Lehigh University. Dominic's research investigates how people's identities affect conformity and dissent, racism and ageism, solidarity, health, and leadership. He lives in eastern Pennsylvania with his family and dog, Biscuit.



Jay and Dominic received their PhDs from the University of Toronto, where they bonded in a shared sub-basement office. The Power of Us is their first book.