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“j eric oliver”

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  • Enchanted America

    How Intuition & Reason Divide Our Politics

    by J. Eric Oliver, Thomas J. Wood ...
    America is in civic chaos, its politics rife with conspiracy theories and false information. Nationalism and authoritarianism are on the rise, while scientists, universities, and news organizations are viewed with increasing mistrust. Its citizens reject scientific evidence on climate change and vaccinations while embracing myths of impending apocalypse. And then there is Donald Trump, a ... Read more

    $23.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How To Know Your Self

    The Art & Science of Discovering Who You Really Are

    by J. Eric Oliver ...
    **"Self-help you can use." —The Wall Street Journal"Captures the tone of the charismatic professor." —Kirkus Reviews**A thinking person's guide to self-awareness, How to Know Your Self also shows how you can use self-knowledge to live a happier life.Most of us live with a low-grade sense that something's off. A background hum of anxiety, regret, or dissatisfaction we can't quite name. We try ... Read more

    $21.89 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Local Elections and the Politics of Small-Scale Democracy

    by J. Eric Oliver ...
    Local government is the hidden leviathan of American politics: it accounts for nearly a tenth of gross domestic product, it collects nearly as much in taxes as the federal government, and its decisions have an enormous impact on Americans' daily lives. Yet political scientists have few explanations for how people vote in local elections, particularly in the smaller cities, towns, and suburbs where ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fat Politics

    The Real Story behind America's Obesity Epidemic

    by J. Eric Oliver ...
    It seems almost daily we read newspaper articles and watch news reports exposing the growing epidemic of obesity in America. Our government tells us we are experiencing a major health crisis, with sixty percent of Americans classified as overweight, and one in four as obese. But how valid are these claims? In Fat Politics, J. Eric Oliver shows how a handful of doctors, government bureaucrats, and ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

  • Democracy in Suburbia

    by J. Eric Oliver ...
    Suburbanization is often blamed for a loss of civic engagement in contemporary America. How justified is this claim? Just what is a suburb? How do social environments shape civic life? Looking beyond popular stereotypes, Democracy in Suburbia answers these questions by examining how suburbs influence citizen participation in community and public affairs. Eric Oliver offers a rich, engaging account ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • Fat Politics

    The Real Story behind America's Obesity Epidemic

    by J. Eric Oliver ...
    It seems almost daily we read newspaper articles and watch news reports exposing the growing epidemic of obesity in America. Our government tells us we are experiencing a major health crisis, with sixty percent of Americans classified as overweight, and one in four as obese. But how valid are these claims? In Fat Politics, J. Eric Oliver shows how a handful of doctors, government bureaucrats, and ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

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    How To Know Your Self

    The Art and Science of Discovering Who You Really Are

    by J. Eric Oliver ...
    Narrated by J.Eric Oliver ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 43 min

    What if everything you thought you knew about yourself was an illusion?For more than twenty years, University of Chicago professor J. Eric Oliver has taught a legendary course—The Intelligible Self—that students routinely describe as life–changing. Now, in How to Know Your Self, he brings the best of that classroom experience to readers everywhere, guiding us through the most profound and ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    Desire

    The Longings Inside Us and the New Science of How We Love, Heal, and Grow

    by Jay Stringer ...
    Narrated by Jay Stringer ...

    Unabridged

    12 hours

    Have you ever wondered why chasing love, success, or pleasure feels like an unending struggle? Or why the things you want are always out of reach?Drawing on a new study of 4,000 people, renowned therapist and award-winning author Jay Stringer reveals how desire—the most powerful and misunderstood force in our lives—shapes everything: who we love, what we chase, and the life we create.“A master ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    AQ

    A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That's Always Changing

    by Liz Tran ...
    Narrated by Liz Tran ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 37 min

    You’ve heard of IQ and EQ. But in today's world, they’re no longer enough. We need the Agility Quotient (AQ).“Holistic, practical, and easy to digest (without feeling corporate). If you’re looking for a quick, yet addictive read about how to manage uncertainty, this is one of those books that will make you feel a little more steady.”—theSkimmIn a time defined by nonstop disruptions, when jobs ... Read more

    $18.00 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    Flourish

    The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment

    by Daniel Coyle ...
    Narrated by Daniel Coyle ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 58 min

    A science-based, practical blueprint for cultivating a life—at work and at home—full of belonging, joy, and vitality, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture CodeWhat is a meaningful life, and how do we make one? How do certain communities foster closeness, fulfillment, happiness, and energy?In Flourish, bestselling author and leading culture expert Daniel Coyle trains his eye on ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    Ghost Nation

    The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival

    by Chris Horton ...
    Narrated by Christopher Ragland ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 9 min

    **'Indispensable and timely' - Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent'Few books qualify as essential reading but Ghost Nation is one of them' - Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of The Hidden HandThe gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of Taiwan's top foreign correspondents.**With all eyes on Ukraine and the Middle East, Taiwan is emerging ... Read more

    $20.46 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

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    Eight Million Ways to Happiness

    Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan

    by Hiroko Yoda ...
    Narrated by Hiroko Yoda ...

    Unabridged

    16 hours 15 min

    A Japanese cultural historian shares a path to joyful living drawn from her nation’s unique approach to spirituality and nature, offering a “fascinating” (Wintering author Katherine May) blend of memoir, cultural reporting, and practical guidance for anyone struggling to find balance in our turbulent modern world.Everyone’s in the pursuit of happiness, but few know how to attain it. Millions ... Read more

    $24.00 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook