Explore the profound insights of loneliness with John T. Cacioppo's groundbreaking book. This essential read delves into the critical impacts of social isolation on mental health and physical well-being. Through rigorous research, Cacioppo, a leading social neuroscientist, highlights how an overwhelming sense of loneliness can disrupt our cognitive functions, diminish willpower, and even weaken the immune system. Relating loneliness to serious health risks, this exploration shows it can have effects comparable to those of obesity and smoking.

Discover the intricate relationship between loneliness and societal health in this thought-provoking 336-page book, published by W.W. Norton & Company in 2010. Perfect for students of psychology, health professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the science of social connections, this book offers strategies on how to mitigate feelings of loneliness and improve the quality of social bonds.

This comprehensive guide emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships in our lives and provides a scholarly perspective on the urgency of addressing loneliness in our modern world. Add this important book to your collection and be part of the dialogue on mental health and sociability today.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393335286. Year: 2010. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 336.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393335286
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 336


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University of Chicago social neuroscientist John T. Cacioppo unveils his pioneering research on the startling effects of loneliness: a sense of isolation or social rejection disrupts not only our thinking abilities and will power but also our immune systems, and can be as damaging as obesity or smoking. A blend of biological and social science, this book demonstrates that, as individuals and as a society, we have everything to gain, and everything to lose, in how well or how poorly we manage our need for social bonds.