{"title":"Claude M. Steele","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eClaude M. Steele\u003c\/em\u003e, an influential author renowned for his contributions to the fields of education and personal development. Known for his engaging writing style and profound insights, Steele's books are a staple for anyone eager to understand the intricacies of human behaviour and social dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eWhistling Vivaldi\u003c\/em\u003e, Steele delves into the effects of stereotypes and their psychological impact on individuals. This thought-provoking read is perfect for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between identity and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, \u003cem\u003eChurn\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of change and personal growth, offering practical advice and reflections that resonate with readers seeking self-improvement and a better grasp on navigating life's challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaude M. Steele's works fall under the \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/strong\u003e categories, making them ideal for anyone eager to enrich their knowledge and foster personal growth. Embark on a journey of discovery and introspection with Steele’s insightful publications today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"whistling-vivaldi-by-claude-m-steele-9780393339727","title":"Whistling Vivaldi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhistling Vivaldi\u003c\/em\u003e by Claude M. Steele, who has been called \"one of the few great social psychologists,\" offers a vivid first-person account of the research that supports his groundbreaking conclusions on stereotypes and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe sheds new light on American social phenomena from racial and gender gaps in test scores to the belief in the superior athletic prowess of black men, and lays out a plan for mitigating these \"stereotype threats\" and reshaping American identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46869174059244,"sku":"9780393339727","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/478153482328.jpg?v=1759785768"},{"product_id":"churn-by-claude-m-steele-9781324093442","title":"Churn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly two decades after the publication of \u003cem\u003eWhistling Vivaldi\u003c\/em\u003e, a landmark work that analysed stereotype threats and how we can mitigate their corrosive effects, the legendary social psychologist Claude M. Steele returns with an equally ambitious work that examines \"churn\"—the mental agitation and physical stress we can experience in diverse settings in everyday life—and the surprising role that trust-building can achieve in reducing churn across identity divides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpening with a striking vignette of a parent-teacher conference between a well-meaning white teacher and the concerned Black parents of a seventh grader, the book demonstrates how churn threatens the high level of trust that is essential to mentoring and teaching the young. Drawing from decades of psychological research, \u003cem\u003eChurn\u003c\/em\u003e is rich with examples, such as a young woman entering a boardroom as one of only a few women; a white male feeling conspicuous during an intense diversity training session; a Chinese grandmother shopping in a public market where anti-Asian violence has occurred; and the lessons gleaned from remarkable student improvement and graduation rates at Georgia State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToo often, we deal with the commonplace tensions of diversity and difference by pretending they don't exist, by avoiding talking and relating to one another across what can seem like wide chasms of identity difference. Steele highlights a different path forward, a path rooted in trying to see full humanity and potential in human difference. He spells out practices—as he puts it, \"a game played on the ground\"—for how to build trust across all kinds of human divides: between individuals, or in larger settings, like classrooms, board rooms, even in whole institutions, corporations, and organisations. It is a game we can all play, he believes. \u003cem\u003eChurn\u003c\/em\u003e doesn't dwell on age-old tensions that continue to fester. It provides tangible ways to make a better world in the fractured society we inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully intertwining state-of-the-art research with poignant anecdotes drawn from Steele's own biracial background, \u003cem\u003eChurn\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for anyone dedicated to fostering a community rooted in love and commitment. \"Wise to its core\" (Lee C. Bollinger, president emeritus, Columbia University) and filled with a deep well of hope, Steele's summa work brilliantly succeeds in teaching us how to work through the churn that continues to suffuse our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306897850604,"sku":"9781324093442","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c0163e05dfe4ebb06a5da146e4401482.jpg?v=1771100693"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/claude-m-steele.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}