Explaining Humans

Unlock the mysteries of human behavior with 'Explaining Humans,' a compelling guide combining science and personal insight. This award-winning book by Camilla Pang, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at a young age, offers a fresh perspective on understanding social cues, decisions, and relationships. With 256 pages, Pang's unique background in biochemistry and personal experiences lend credibility to her exploration of how we interact with each other. This paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2021, unpacks complex topics such as conflict resolution, etiquette, and the pathways we take to forge connections. If you're looking for a book that blends scientific principles with an engaging narrative, 'Explaining Humans' is the perfect choice. Delve into the cognitive and emotional landscapes that guide our everyday lives and discover profound insights that resonate universally. This book not only caters to readers with a keen interest in psychology and sociology but also serves as an essential read for anyone wanting to strengthen their understanding of human interactions. Enjoy FREE shipping when you order this transformative book today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241987117
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256


Description:
WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2020

How do we understand the people around us? How do we recognise people's motivations, their behaviour, or even their facial expressions? And, when do we learn the social cues that dictate human behaviour?

Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the age of eight, Camilla Pang struggled to understand the world around her and the way people worked. Desperate for a solution, Camilla asked her mother if there was an instruction manual for humans that she could consult. But, without the blueprint to life she was hoping for, Camilla began to create her own. Now armed with a PhD in biochemistry, Camilla dismantles our obscure social customs and identifies what it really means to be human using her unique expertise and a language she knows best- science.

Through a set of scientific principles, this book examines life's everyday interactions including-

- Decisions and the route we take to make them;
- Conflict and how we can avoid it;
- Relationships and how we establish them;
- Etiquette and how we conform to it.

Explaining Humans is an original and incisive exploration of human nature and the strangeness of social norms, written from the outside looking in. Camilla's unique perspective of the world, in turn, tells us so much about ourselves - about who we are an
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