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The past, present, and future of the Positive Humanities
The past, present, and future of the Positive Humanities
A new Oxford Handbook from Penn’s James Pawelski and Louis Tay of Purdue explores this emerging field, which brings together positive psychology, philosophy, the humanities, and the arts.
A Wharton expert examines cybersecurity hiring best practices
A Wharton expert examines cybersecurity hiring best practices
A new book by Leeza Garber of the Wharton School tackles the problem of cyber threats, with a focus on how employers can find and hire the right people.
Practical tools to help you bring your conscience to work
Practical tools to help you bring your conscience to work
A new book by Wharton professor G. Richard Shell serves as a guide to help you stand by your values and create a more ethical workplace.
The pros and cons of remote work
The pros and cons of remote work
Wharton professor and author of “The Future of the Office: Work from Home, Remote Work, and the Hard Choices We All Face,” unveils the tradeoffs employers and employees may have to accept in his new book.
Wharton researcher gives practical lessons for new managers
Wharton researcher gives practical lessons for new managers
In “Bringing Up the Boss: Practical Lessons for New Managers,” author Rachel Pacheco focuses on translating academic research, data, and real-life anecdotes to practical lessons and tools for emerging managers.
Untapped insights, network dynamics, and a unique approach to NBA scouting
Untapped insights, network dynamics, and a unique approach to NBA scouting
A new book from Annenberg’s Damon Centola describes why some ideas succeed while others fail and uses case studies to illustrate the science behind what drives change.
How to make financial markets a force for good
How to make financial markets a force for good
In “Making Money Moral,” authors Judith Rodin and Saadia Madsbjerg explore a burgeoning movement of bold and ambitious innovators.
In pursuit of a cure, when ideas and options have run out
In pursuit of a cure, when ideas and options have run out
A new book from Penn Medicine’s David Fajgenbaum chronicles his journey to beat Castleman disease, a rare disorder that he’s lived with for almost a decade.
How the appliance boom moved more women into the workforce
How the appliance boom moved more women into the workforce
A new book from economist Jeremy Greenwood looks at the effects of technological progress on home life.
‘Candy aspirin,’ safety caps, and the history of children’s drugs
‘Candy aspirin,’ safety caps, and the history of children’s drugs
When St. Joseph Aspirin for Children was introduced in the 1940s, it was formulated to be attractive in taste and color to its young audience. Dubbed “candy aspirin,” the product became popular—fast. As a consequence, aspirin poisonings of children under five skyrocketed.