The Laws of Connection: 13 Social Strategies That Will Transform Your Life by Da

Description: The Laws of Connection by David Robson Award-winning science journalist and author of The Expectation Effect David Robson explores why social connection matters even more than we thought, how to build better relationships and improve our lives FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the early 1960s scientists at the University of California, Berkeley set out to establish the key factors affecting health and longevity. Their results, known as the Alameda 7, you already know: dont smoke, drink in moderation, sleep seven to eight hours a night, exercise, eat regular meals, maintain a moderate weight, eat breakfast. Years later, however, the same team discovered an eighth factor, one that proved more important than all the others: social connection.When we form meaningful bonds with others, our wounds heal faster, we shake off infections more quickly and our blood pressure drops. We are less likely to have Alzheimers, heart attacks or strokes. When people feel that they have strong social support, they perform better on tests of mental focus, memory and problem solving. Greater connection can fuel creativity, increase our financial stability and enhance our work productivity. But making friends can also be daunting.In The Laws of Connection, David Robson does two important things: he takes us through the fascinating science behind the effects of social connection and he unpacks the research that shows that we are all better at being social than we might think. We meet ideas such as the liking gap and the gratitude gap, learn to recognise frenemies and discover a powerful conversational strategy known as the fast-friends procedure that promotes instant rapport. Being social doesnt have to mean having dozens of friends, it can also mean having one true, deep connection with another person. As Robson shows, we can all benefit from the laws of connection. Author Biography David Robson is an award-winning science writer. His first book, The Intelligence Trap, has been translated into 15 languages and his second, The Expectation Effect, won the British Psychological Society Book Award and was a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. Previously an editor at New Scientist and a senior journalist at BBC Future, Robson now writes for the Guardian, Observer, The Times, Wall Street Journal and more. @d_a_robson | davidrobson.me Review Praise for The Expectation Effect: This book is entertaining, eye-opening, extremely useful and best of all, evidence-based - CLAUDIA HAMMONDMind-changing science . . . One of Robsons many strengths is to take what might seem familiar and show just how much deeper the rabbit hole goes - OLIVER BURKEMANBased in science and packed with smart advice - DANIEL H. PINKThis is an utterly riveting and transformative book. You cant afford not to read it! - NIGELLA LAWSONVisionary, original and exciting - WILL STORR - Details ISBN180530030X Author David Robson Publisher Canongate Books Edition Description Main Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781805300304 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-06-06 Imprint Canongate Books Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Alternative 9781837261680 Audience General UK Release Date 2024-06-06 Pages 320 DEWEY 302 Subtitle 13 Social Strategies That Will Transform Your Life NZ Release Date 2024-08-12 ISBN-10 180530030X We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160355926;

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