53 pages 1 hour read

David Berreby

Us and Them: Understanding Your Tribal Mind

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005

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Reviews & Readership

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David Berreby's Us and Them is lauded for its insightful exploration of human categorization and tribalism, with engaging, interdisciplinary research. However, some reviewers find the narrative dense at times. Overall, it is praised for its relevance to current social dynamics, despite occasional complexity in readability.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Us and Them?

Us and Them provides insight into human tribalism, appealing to readers interested in psychology and sociology. Fans of Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point and Jonathan Haidt's The Righteous Mind will appreciate Berreby's exploration of how identity influences behavior and society. Ideal for those curious about the intersection of science and human nature.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Science / Nature
Anthropology
Sociology
Genre
Anthropology
Social Science
Psychology
Themes
Society: Community