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'Hugh Mackay is one of this country’s most perceptive social commentators' - Sydney Morning Herald

Insightful and engaging, What Makes Us Tick? helps to explain what drives us, concerns us and is important to each of us – from Australia's leading social researcher, Hugh Mackay.

Dr Mackay has spent a lifetime listening to people talk about their dreams, fears, hopes, disappointments and passions. As well, his bestselling books have documented the impact of the changes that have been radically reshaping our society. In What Makes Us Tick? he reflects on some of the things that don't change, identifies ten desires that drive us all, and asks: 'Why do we talk as if we're rational, but act as if we're not?'; 'Why do some people always want to take control?'; 'Why do we seek change, yet resist it?'; 'Why do we want more of the things that have failed to satisfy us?'. His exploration of these and other issues goes to the heart of some of life's big questions.

In this new edition Hugh Mackay offers a postscript that delves into the many concerns that were raised by people around the country when he was first promoting What Makes Us Tick?. They include: 'Why do people become workaholics?'; 'How can religious people hold such irrational beliefs?'; 'Why are so many people hooked on social media?'; 'What about gender and generational differences?'; 'Shouldn't our desire for security be on the list?', as well as many other issues that resonate with modern Australia. He also offers more thoughts on … the desire to be taken seriously; the desire for 'my place'; the desire for something to believe in; the desire to connect; the desire to be useful. Raising all these ideas, this is a book that will explain us to ourselves.

Hugh Mackay is a psychologist, social researcher and novelist, and is the author of the the bestselling Advance Australia... Where?

Length: 334 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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‘Hugh Mackay is one of this country’s most perceptive social commentators.’ ― Sydney Morning Herald

‘Illuminator of other people’s views ... a reporter of voices. Mackay ... is something of a national treasure.’ ― Canberra Times --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Hugh Mackay is one of this country s most perceptive social commentators. - Sydney Morning Herald

Illuminator of other people s views ... a reporter of voices. Mackay ... is something of a national treasure. - Canberra Times --This text refers to the paperback edition.

ASIN : B006FLJVOE
Publisher : Hachette Australia (8 January 2013)
Language : English
File size : 774 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 334 pages

Best Sellers Rank: 69,907 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 42 in Psychology Education & Training
- 56 in Psychology of Personalities
- 72 in Social Psychology & Interactions (Kindle Store)

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Laura Apolo

I like and agree with many (though not all) of ...

Reviewed in the United States on 3 December 2014

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At times the author gets a bit wordy and 'talks' for much longer on some topics than is needed, however he has a friendly, almost chatty writing style that kept me reading. I like and agree with many (though not all) of his views and reading this book felt rather like a deep and meaningful conversation with an old friend. More importantly, many of the views and ideas are shared from a viewpoint that not only gave me insights into what makes us tick but had me feeling a little more empowered when I faced circumstances where confronting behaviour had previously challenged me. Overall, I found it very insightful and an enjoyable read.

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Robert Voigt

I have read most of his books & he always gives me a better understanding of our society & of myself

Reviewed in the United States on 19 March 2015

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Mackay really makes you think more intently about human behaviour & the reasons for it. I have read most of his books & he always gives me a better understanding of our society & of myself. The insights I receive help me enormously as I teach others to to be more aware of themselves & the society around them.

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Chris Batt

Very insightful

Reviewed in the United States on 14 January 2013

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This book was recommended to me and I was not dissapointed. I thought it was insightful and gave lots of practical tips for understanding ourselves and other people. A good read.

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