{"title":"Series: Our Compelling Interests","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Compelling Interests\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to explore a diverse range of ideas that challenge the mind and spark curiosity. From engaging titles that delve into philosophy, psychology, and finance to insightful works on business, history, and technology, this series offers thoughtful perspectives across a variety of fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to intriguing narratives for younger readers, adventurous travel tales, or compelling graphic novels, this collection provides a rich blend of knowledge and storytelling. Each book encourages reflection on the complexities of the world and our place within it, making it a rewarding journey for inquisitive minds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-diversity-bonus-by-scott-page-9780691191539","title":"The Diversity Bonus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow businesses and other organisations can improve their performance by tapping the power of differences in how people think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if workforce diversity is more than simply the right thing to do? What if it can also improve the bottom line? It can. \u003cem\u003eThe Diversity Bonus\u003c\/em\u003e shows how and why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScott Page, a leading thinker, writer, and speaker whose ideas and advice are sought after by corporations, nonprofits, universities, and governments, makes a clear and compelling practical case for diversity and inclusion. He presents overwhelming evidence that teams that include different kinds of thinkers outperform homogeneous groups on complex tasks, producing what he calls \"diversity bonuses.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese bonuses include improved problem solving, increased innovation, and more accurate predictions—all of which lead to better results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on research in economics, psychology, computer science, and many other fields, \u003cem\u003eThe Diversity Bonus\u003c\/em\u003e also tells the stories of businesses and organisations that have tapped the power of diversity to solve complex problems. The result changes the way we think about diversity at work—and far beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46723555721452,"sku":"9780691191539","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1902533482434.jpg?v=1754680790"},{"product_id":"our-compelling-interests-9780691178837","title":"Our Compelling Interests","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is clear that in our society today, issues of diversity and social connectedness remain deeply unresolved and can lead to crisis and instability. The major demographic changes taking place in America make discussions about such issues all the more imperative. \u003cem\u003eOur Compelling Interests\u003c\/em\u003e engages this conversation and demonstrates that diversity is an essential strength that gives nations a competitive edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis inaugural volume of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's \u003cem\u003eOur Compelling Interests\u003c\/em\u003e series illustrates that a diverse population offers our communities a prescription for thriving now and in the future. This landmark essay collection begins with a powerful introduction situating the demographic transitions reshaping American life, and the contributors present a broad-ranging look at the value of diversity to democracy and civil society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey explore the paradoxes of diversity and inequality in the fifty years following the civil rights legislation of the 1960s, and they review the ideals that have governed our thinking about social cohesion—such as assimilation, integration, and multiculturalism—before delving into the new ideal of social connectedness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also examines the demographics of the American labour force and its implications for college enrolment, graduation, the ability to secure a job, business outcomes, and the economy. Contributors include Danielle Allen, Nancy Cantor, Anthony Carnevale, William Frey, Earl Lewis, Nicole Smith, Thomas Sugrue, and Marta Tienda. Commentary is provided by Kwame Anthony Appiah, Patricia Gurin, Ira Katznelson, and Marta Tienda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time when American society is swiftly being transformed, \u003cem\u003eOur Compelling Interests\u003c\/em\u003e sheds light on how our differences will only become more critical to our collective success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597470417132,"sku":"9780691178837","price":77.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6fde309bc7c2bd5985c5e1faed84620c.jpg?v=1777958903"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/series-our-compelling-interests.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}