The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement

Synopsis of The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement

«The Social Animal» is David Brooks's essay, published by Random House Publishing Group in paperback (448 pages, in English).

David Brooks narrates the lives of Harold and Erica, a fictional American couple, to explain how the unconscious, emotions, and social relationships shape character and decisions. Drawing on research from psychology, sociology, and economics, he argues that success depends not only on individual intellect and proposes a culture based on trust and humility.

Originally published in 2011; this edition is the 2012 reprint. The cover indicates it includes new material.

For readers of psychology, sociology, personal development, and popular nonfiction.