{"product_id":"chasing-we-ness-cultivating-empathy-and-leadership-in-a-polarized-world-9781487544775","title":"Chasing We-Ness: Cultivating Empathy and Leadership in a Polarized World","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): William Marsiglio\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Aevo Utp\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Aevo Utp\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Sociology - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs humans, we embrace our individuality, yet we chase the comfort and sense of purpose that comes from being part of a group. Especially timely given our polarized world, \u003ci\u003eChasing We-ness \u003c\/i\u003eexamines how social media, AI, new leadership styles, and other modern developments affect our state of we-ness. It illuminates how our contemporary identities find expression in both progressive and conservative social movements that foster a sense of we-ness. Embracing the reality that \"we're all in this together,\" the book interrogates our efforts to achieve a state of we-ness that rejects hate, social injustice, and autocratic agendas in the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores why, how, and with what effect we build we-ness into our lives in both healthy and destructive ways. William Marsiglio draws on his expertise as a leading sociologist to explore the motivational forces that inspire a sense of group belonging in intimate groups, civic organizations, thought communities, sports and leisure activities, and work. Promoting initiatives that cultivate mindfulness, empathy, altruism, and leadership, \u003ci\u003eChasing We-ness\u003c\/i\u003e proposes essential life skills to empower us, reduce social divisions, strengthen the social fabric, and uplift our spirits as global citizens. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aevo Utp","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47779585949847,"sku":"9781487544775","price":2914.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781487544775.webp?v=1778037648","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/chasing-we-ness-cultivating-empathy-and-leadership-in-a-polarized-world-9781487544775","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}