From the primates to the ancient world all the way to Hollywood, "You're Too Kind" presents a primer on flattery--where it originated, its development through the ages, and its myriad uses in contemporary culture.
From the primates to the ancient world all the way to Hollywood, "You're Too Kind" presents a primer on flattery--where it originated, its development through the ages, and its myriad uses in contemporary culture.
Richard Stengel was Time’s sixteenth from 2006 to 2013. He is also the author of several books, including Mandela's Way and Information Wars. He graduated from Princeton and attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.
Inhaltsangabe
Contents Introduction A Word or Two on the Etymology of Flattery Chapter 1 Everyone Has a Hierarchy Chapter 2 You Can Take It with You Chapter 3 Flatter Me or Else Chapter 4 Flattery Is Undemocratic Chapter 5 The Invention of Romantic Flattery Chapter 6 The Courtier's Guide to How to Flatter Chapter 7 American Transparency Chapter 8 How Flattery Won Friends and Influenced People Chapter 9 The Science of Ingratiation Chapter 10 The Capitals of Modern Flattery Epilogue: How to Flatter Without Getting Caught Appendix Notes Acknowledgments Index
Contents Introduction A Word or Two on the Etymology of Flattery Chapter 1 Everyone Has a Hierarchy Chapter 2 You Can Take It with You Chapter 3 Flatter Me or Else Chapter 4 Flattery Is Undemocratic Chapter 5 The Invention of Romantic Flattery Chapter 6 The Courtier's Guide to How to Flatter Chapter 7 American Transparency Chapter 8 How Flattery Won Friends and Influenced People Chapter 9 The Science of Ingratiation Chapter 10 The Capitals of Modern Flattery Epilogue: How to Flatter Without Getting Caught Appendix Notes Acknowledgments Index
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