About The Book
Emotional Intelligence was an international phenomenon, selling more than 5 million copies worldwide. Now, in Social Intelligence, Daniel Goleman explores an Emerging new Science with startling implications for our Interpersonal world. He explains the surprising accuracy of first impressions, the basis of charisma and emotional power, the complexity of Sexual attraction, and how we detect lies. He also describes the 'dark side' of social intelligence, from narcissism to Machiavellianism and psychopathy.
Once again, Daniel Goleman has written a groundbreaking Synthesis of the latest findings in Biology and brain science, revealing that we are 'wired to connect' and the surprisingly deep impact of our relationships on every aspect our lives.
Contents
Prologue Unveiling a New Science
Part I : WIRED TO CONNECT :
1. The Emotional Economy
2. A Recipe for Rapport
3. Neural WiFi
4. An Instinct for Altruism
5. The Neuroanatomy of a Kiss
6. What is Social Intelligence?
Part II : BROKEN Bonds :
7. You and it
8. The Dark Triad
9. Mindblind
Part III : NURTURING Nature :
10. Genes are Not Destiny
11. A Secure Base
12. The Set Point for Happiness
Part IV : LOVE'S VARIETIES :
13. Webs of Attachment
14. Desire : His and Hers
15. The Biology of Compassion
Part V : HEALTHY CONNECTIONS :
16. Stress is Social
17. Biological Allies
18. A People Prescription
Part VI : SOCIAL CONSEQUENCE :
19. The Sweet Spot for Achievement
20. The Connectedness Corrective
21. From Them to us
List of Appendix (Appendices)
A. The High and Low Roads : A Note
B. The Social Brain
C. Rethinking Social Intelligence
Review
Further praise for Social Intelligence :
'A rich compendium of recent developments in developmental and social psychology and the burgeoning field of social neuroscience... There is a great deal in Goleman's book to interest and inform the general reader who may still think Freud is the last word on the science of human relationships.' - New Scientist
'An easy introduction to all sorts of new areas in psychology. It should improve your dinner-party conversational skills and provide useful snippets for any presentation.' - Management Today
'The author's introductory tour through this emerging research landscape helps readers grasp core concepts of social neuroscience, illustrating abstractions with poignant anecdotes, without excessive jargon. Goleman also explains how such research may influence our lives. Given our socially reactive brains, we must "be wise," he says, and be aware of the ways that our moods influence the biology of each life we touch.' - Scientific American
'[Goleman] uses the emerging science of neuro-sociology to show how priming our brains for meaningful connectivity with others can make the world a better place... Fascinating' - Sunday Telegraph
'Daniel Goleman understands people. He has a keen appreciation for the scientific basis of why we are the way we are-why some of us are natural flirts while others of us have a hard time getting a second date; why some of us are wired to make a great first impression at a job interview while others are useless at navigating office politics.' - Financial Times
'In this companion volume to his bestseller, Emotional Intelligence, Goleman persuasively argues for a new social model of intelligence drawn from the emerging field of social neuroscience. Describing what happens to our brains when we connect with others, Goleman demonstrates how relationships have the power to mould not only human experience but also human biology. In lucid prose he describes from a neurobiological perspective sexual attraction, marriage, parenting, psychopathic behaviours and the group dynamics of teachers and workers.' - Publishers Weekly
'[Goleman] explores our capacity to read others, our "mindsight", the possibilities of developing our social intelligence, and the great benefits that mankind could receive if this were to happen. A remarkable work from this highly acclaimed author.' - Good Book Guide