Tribal : how the cultural instincts that divide us can help bring us together / Michael Morris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morris, Michael W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Collective behavior.

Social groups.

Culture--Psychological aspects.

Culture.

Loyalty--Psychological aspects.

Loyalty.

Group values (Sociology).

Social change.

Tribes--Social aspects.

Tribes.

Tribes--Psychological aspects.

Physical Description:

xxxii, 304 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

[New York] : Thesis, [2024]

Summary:

"Tribalism is our most misunderstood buzzword. We've all heard pundits bemoan its rise, and it's been blamed for everything from political polarization to workplace discrimination. But as acclaimed cultural psychologist and Columbia professor Michael Morris argues, our tribal instincts are humanity's secret weapon. Countries, churches, political parties, and companies are tribes, and tribal instincts explain our loyalties to them and the hidden ways that they affect our thoughts, actions, and identities. Rather than deriding tribal impulses for their irrationality, we can recognize them as powerful levers that elevate performance, heal rifts, and set off shockwaves of cultural change. Weaving together deep research, current and historical events, and stories from business and politics, Morris cuts across conventional wisdom to completely reframe how we think about our tribes"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: the riddle of Hiddink

Part 1: Tribal triggers

Syncing up

Slaying giants

Visiting the temple

Part II: tribal signals

The rise and fall of prohibition

Soap operas and social change

Inside the history factory

Part III: Tribal ripples

When change spreads, and when it fizzles out

Toxic tribalism and its antidotes.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-289) and index.

ISBN:

9780735218093

0735218099

OCLC:

1457083417