Books by Richard E. Nisbett
“There is a long tradition in psychology, arguing that it is in fact very hard to change cognitive skills. But it turns out that is a bad interpretation of the existing evidence. And this book is making that case in detail.” Read more...
Parenting: A Social Science Perspective
Nate G. Hilger, Economist
Interviews where books by Richard E. Nisbett were recommended
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Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race and Family Life
by Annette Lareau -
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How Children Succeed. Grit, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character
by Paul Tough -
3
Intelligence and How To Get It: Why Schools and Culture Count
by Richard E. Nisbett -
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Promises I Can Keep: Why Poor Women Put Motherhood before Marriage
by Kathryn Edin & Maria Kefalas -
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Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong and What You Really Need to Know
by Emily Oster
Parenting: A Social Science Perspective, recommended by Nate G. Hilger
Parenting: A Social Science Perspective, recommended by Nate G. Hilger
We think of parenting as a level playing field because loving your kids and doing everything you can for them comes naturally and isn’t determined by socio-economic status. The problem is that it may not be enough, says economist Nate G. Hilger. Here, he argues for a more activist approach so that kids across society have an equal opportunity to do well in life.
