Leadership By Numbers :: Not in Time for Holiday Reading, But It Deserves Your Attention

I love reading Shankar Vedantam's many thought pieces for The Washington Post, especially his "Department of Human Behavior." His book, http://www.hiddenbrain.org/, is close to release and has already garnered impressive reviews.

" disturbing but enlightening look at the power of the unconscious over human action and decision-making." A tour into dark realms of the psyche by a personable guide.""
-Kirkus Reviews

" Washington Post science writer, Vedantam explores the findings of social psychologists about unconscious bias. Recounting people's stories, he grips attention immediately."
-Booklist

"In The Hidden Brain, one of America's best science journalists describes how our unconscious minds influence everything from criminal trials to charitable giving, from suicide bombers to presidential elections. The Hidden Brain is a smart and engaging exploration of the science behind the headlines--and of the little man behind the screen. Don't miss it."
-Daniel Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness

"Shankar Vedantam brings his critical eye to a question that has haunted scientists and writers for centuries: Does the unconscious matter, and if so, how? With a light touch, the book takes us through the complicated landscape of research on psychology and human behavior. We come away not only understanding how we act, but Vedantam moves past mainstream economic reasoning to shed light on the relationships we create with each other. The book addresses the madness and beauty of our struggles to create a moral and just world."
-Sudhir Venkatesh, New York Times bestselling author of Gang Leader for a Day:
A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets