Rulemakers, Rule Breakers, Tight and Loose Cultures and the Secret Signals that Direct Our Lives
How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire Our World
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Michele Gelfand's "Rulemakers, Rule Breakers" explores the concept of tight and loose cultures, examining how societies vary in their adherence to social norms.
The book delves into the evolutionary origins of these cultural differences, linking them to factors like environmental threats and historical experiences.
Gelfand uses diverse research methods, from surveys to computational models, to analyze the impact of tight and loose cultures on various aspects of life, from individual behavior to national policies.
The book challenges readers to reconsider their own cultural biases and appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different cultural approaches.
Ultimately, it promotes a more nuanced understanding of cultural diversity and its implications for global cooperation and conflict resolution.
The book delves into the evolutionary origins of these cultural differences, linking them to factors like environmental threats and historical experiences.
Gelfand uses diverse research methods, from surveys to computational models, to analyze the impact of tight and loose cultures on various aspects of life, from individual behavior to national policies.
The book challenges readers to reconsider their own cultural biases and appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different cultural approaches.
Ultimately, it promotes a more nuanced understanding of cultural diversity and its implications for global cooperation and conflict resolution.
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