John Coates Livres

Prominent international scholars explore significant global trends and issues in indigenous and cross-cultural social work. The volume features insights from experts such as James Midgley, Linda Briskman, Alean Al-Krenawi, and John R. Graham, highlighting the interplay between Western practices and indigenous perspectives. Their discussions aim to enhance understanding and collaboration in social work across diverse cultural contexts.

Highlighting the impressive 50-year career of a celebrated comic book illustrator, this book offers a rich exploration of his life and work. It features engaging text alongside hundreds of remarkable illustrations, making it an essential resource for comic enthusiasts. The combination of informative content and visual artistry showcases the illustrator's significant contributions to the comic book industry.

A Wall Street trader-turned-neuroscientist reveals the biology of boom-and-bust cycles to explain the impact of risk taking on body chemistry, citing the relationship between testosterone, decision making, and emotional health.

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A successful Wall Street trader turned neuroscientist reveals how risk taking and stress transform our body chemistry Before he became a world-class scientist, John Coates ran a derivatives trading desk in New York City. He used the expression “the hour between dog and wolf” to refer to the moment of Jekyll-and-Hyde transformation traders passed through when under pressure. They became cocky and irrationally risk-seeking when on a winning streak, tentative and risk-averse when cowering from losses. In a series of groundbreaking experiments, Coates identified a feedback loop between testosterone and success—one that can cloud men’s judgment in high-pressure decision-making. Coates demonstrates how our bodies produce the fabled gut feelings we so often rely on, how stress in the workplace can impair our judgment and even damage our health, and how sports science can help us toughen our bodies against the ravages of stress. Revealing the biology behind bubbles and crashes, The Hour Between Dog and Wolf sheds new and surprising light on issues that affect us all.

A new direction for policy and action is outlined in this reconsideration of the theoretical framework and application of social work. A holistic, inclusive vision of social work is presented to usher in a change from a self-centered, anticollectivist paradigm to a mutually beneficial, community-focused worldview. Criticized are the assumptions, values, and beliefs that have guided the dominant worldview's support of environmental devastation. Concerns for sustainability, social justice, and global consciousness guide this revision of social work.

The book explores Kipling's clever use of knowledge to craft deception and humor, situated within the social dynamics of his era. It analyzes his writings to uncover a nuanced set of values, highlighting his critiques of British colonialism and Victorian norms. Through this lens, the text delves into the complexities of Kipling's perspectives, revealing how his literary work reflects broader societal tensions and moral questions of his time.

Focusing on the evolution of philosophical thought during the interwar period, the book explores how Cambridge philosophers like Moore, Ramsey, Wittgenstein, and Keynes reshaped the understanding of common sense and vague concepts in social sciences. John Coates argues that Keynes adopted ideas from Wittgenstein and Ramsey, advocating for the usefulness of vague concepts in analyzing complex social realities. He contrasts this with contemporary views on language's vagueness leading to indeterminacy, proposing a connection between Cambridge philosophy and modern theories on complexity and fuzzy logic.

Exploring the intricate dynamics of an impending economic and political crisis, this book delves into the underlying forces at play. It examines key factors such as global market trends, governmental policies, and social unrest that contribute to instability. Through a detailed analysis, the author sheds light on the interconnectedness of these elements and their potential consequences, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the looming challenges. Insightful and thought-provoking, it serves as a crucial resource for those seeking to grasp the complexities of modern crises.

Authentic and surreal observations capture life in the provinces of Sicily and Hungary from 1966 to 1970. The narrator navigates financial struggles while encountering diverse societal elements through his work. Two decades later, he aids in Hungary's transition from communism to democracy, reflecting on the theme of socialism with a human face throughout the vignettes. This collection offers a unique perspective on personal and societal challenges during a transformative period in Eastern Europe.