{"title":"Howard J. Ross","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoward J. Ross explores the subtle and pervasive nature of bias in our everyday lives, offering insights that encourage readers to recognise and address unconscious prejudices. His work blends research with practical advice, making complex social dynamics accessible and relevant for personal and professional growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders seeking to deepen their understanding of social behaviour and improve interactions will find valuable guidance in Ross’s thoughtful analysis. His books are well-suited for those interested in education, self-awareness, and fostering more inclusive environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"everyday-bias-by-howard-j-ross-9781442258655","title":"Everyday Bias","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are certain we are 'one' person, not a thousand different selves reacting unconsciously to thousands of different stimuli. Everyday Bias is an important guide to seeing oneself the way others might.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ken Burns, filmmaker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo be human is to be biased. From this simple truth, nationally recognised diversity expert Howard J. Ross explores the biases we each carry within us. Incorporating anecdotes from today’s headlines alongside case studies from over 30 years of diversity consulting, Ross helps readers understand how unconscious bias impacts our day-to-day lives and, particularly, our daily work lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe answers the question: “Is there anything we can do about it?” by providing examples of behaviours that the reader can engage in to disengage the impact of their own biases. Originally published in 2014, the updated edition draws new examples from today’s headlines, such as the #MeToo Movement, police shootings, and bias in the ever-more-partisan Trump era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47602944016620,"sku":"9781442258655","price":77.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781442258655-everyday-bias.jpg?v=1778050218"},{"product_id":"everyday-bias-by-howard-j-ross-9798216201144","title":"Everyday Bias","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo be human is to be biased, especially with today’s technologies and politics reinforcing our unconscious reactions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost people do not see themselves as biased towards people different from themselves, yet disparities and dangerous prejudices still run rampant. Why is that? And is there anything we can do about it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the transformational lessons of the bestselling \u003cem\u003eEveryday Bias\u003c\/em\u003e, Howard J. Ross and Jake Ross reveal how bias is built into our increasingly digital lives and how we must fight against the epidemic of isolation and loneliness tearing apart our sense of connection and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew chapters explore structures of power that create micro-inequities and micro-advantages, the digital attention economy’s promotion of isolation and destruction of trust through misinformation, and the embedded prejudices being promoted by artificial intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearning to see bias and disengage from it, Howard and Jake show us how to break destructive cognitive patterns to create healthier, more conscious relationships and organisations, both in our personal and professional lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48021977006316,"sku":"9798216201144","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798216201144-everyday-bias.jpg?v=1785285429"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/howard-j-ross.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}