Weird : the power of being an outsider in an insider world
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Author
Published
New York : Hachette Go, 2020.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780316418485, 031641848X
Physical Desc
viii, 308 pages ; 24 cm.
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Published
New York : Hachette Go, 2020.
Language
English
ISBN
9780316418485, 031641848X
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-292) and index.
Description
"Most of us have at some point in our lives felt like an outsider, sometimes considering ourselves 'too weird' to fit in. Growing up as a Russian immigrant in West Texas, Olga Khazan always felt there was something different about her. This feeling has permeated her life, and as she embarked on a science writing career, she realized there were psychological connections between this feeling of being an outsider and both her struggles and successes later in life. She decided to reach out to other people who were unique in their environments to see if they had experienced similar feelings of alienation, and if so, to learn how they overcame them. Weird is based on in-person interviews with many of these individuals, such as a woman who is professionally surrounded by men, a liberal in a conservative area, and a Muslim in a predominantly Christian town. In addition, it provides actionable insights based on interviews with dozens of experts and a review of hundreds of scientific studies. Weird explores why it is that we crave conformity, how that affects people who are different, and what they can do about it. First, the book dives into the history of social norms and why some people hew to them more strictly than others. Next, Khazan explores the causes behind-and the consequences of-social rejection. She then reveals the hidden upsides to being 'weird,' as well as the strategies that people who are different might use in order to achieve success in a society that values normalcy. Finally, the book follows the trajectories of unique individuals who either decided to be among others just like them; to stay weird; or to dwell somewhere in between." --publisher's website
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Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 303.32 KHA | Available |
Hunterdon County Library Headquarters - Adult Nonfiction | 303.32 | Available |
North County Branch - Adult Nonfiction | 303.32 | Available |
Rockaway Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 303.32 KHA | Available |
Roxbury Library - Adult Nonfiction | SOCIETY 303.32 KHAZAN | Available |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Khazan, O. (2020). Weird: the power of being an outsider in an insider world . Hachette Go.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Khazan, Olga. 2020. Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World. Hachette Go.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Khazan, Olga. Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World Hachette Go, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Khazan, Olga. Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World Hachette Go, 2020.
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