social aspects

"Delve into the social and cultural history of 100 of the world's . . . cities"--BTCat.

"[A] social history, [in which the author] tells five stories-Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool-about the clothes we wear and where they come from, illuminating our world in unexpected ways. She takes us from the opulent court of Louis Quatorze to the labor camps in modern-day Chinese-occupied Xinjiang. We see how textiles were once dyed from lichen, shells, bark, saffron, and beetles, displaying distinctive regional weaves and knits, and how the modern Western garment industry has refashioned our attire into the homogenous and disposable uniforms popularized by fast fashion brands . . . makes clear how the clothing industry has become one of the planet's worst polluters, relying on chronically underpaid and exploited laborers. But also shows how micro-communities and companies of textile and clothing makers in every corner of the world are rediscovering ancestral and ethical methods for making what we wear"--Provided by publisher.

"For evolutionary biologists Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein, the cause of many modern woes is clear: the world is out of sync with humans' ancient brains and bodies. The authors cut through the disputes surrounding issues like sex, gender, diet, parenting, sleep, education, and more to outline a science-based worldview that will empower the reader to live a better, wiser life. They distill more than twenty years of research and first-hand accounts from the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth into straightforward principles and guidance for confronting our culture of hyper-novelty"--Provided by publisher.

David Bryne draws from his experiences as a musician and his travels to examine the cultural and social significance of music.

"Lucy Jones interweaves her deeply personal story of recovery from addiction and depression, with that of discovering the natural world and how it aided and enlivened her progress, giving her a renewed sense of belonging and purpose. Jones writes of the intersection of science, wellness, and the environment"--Provided by publisher.

". . . tales of climbers and hunters, runners and racers, winners and losers . . . gathers the best of Branch's work for the first time, including classic pieces like 'Snow Fall,' about skiers caught in an avalanche in Washington State, and 'Dawn Wall,' about rock climbers trying to scale Yosemite's famed El Capitan. In other articles, Branch introduces people whose dedication and decency transcend their sporting lives, including a revered football coach rebuilding his tornado-devastated town in Iowa and a girls' basketball team in Tennessee who play on, despite never winning a game. The book culminates with his moving personal pieces, including 'The Girl in the No. 8 Jersey,' about a mother killed in the Las Vegas shooting whose daughter happens to play on Branch's daughter's soccer team"--Provided by publisher.

"As experts greeted the new generation of digital natives with extravagant hopes for their high-tech future, he pegged them as the dumbest generation. Today, their future doesn't look so bright, and their present is pretty grim. The twenty-somethings who spent their childhoods staring into a screen are lonely and purposeless, unfulfilled at work and at home. Many of them are even suicidal. The Dumbest Generation Grows Up is an urgently needed update on the Millennials, explaining their not-so-quiet desperation and, more important, the threat that their ignorance poses to the rest of us. Lacking skills, knowledge, religion, and a cultural frame of reference, Millennials are anxiously looking for something to fill the void. Their mentors have failed them. Unfortunately, they have turned to politics to plug the hole in their souls"--Amazon.

The author describes possible ways global warming will affect the Earth and people, including scientific research that support his theories.

"This one-stop handbook to leveraging social media to foster collaboration and achieve positive change uses success stories to illustrate how activists produce transformations in their extended communities"--Provided by publisher.

"Teaches readers to feel happier and more confident by examining the ways in which social media is negatively affecting their lives and determining how they can develop healthier online habits"--Provided by publisher.