Essential insight into how we can relate to each other as humans. We need more books like this that are accessible and relatable. Brings together theories from psychology and social work to help everyday people improve their skills in empathy.

A complete anthology about social empathy. This book can be used with student from medical school to social studies. The book is well documented with a clear narrative.


#SocialEmpathy #NetGalley

This book was certainly needed in this time. Empathy is certainly something that is not natural to a lot of people. It was explained very well and with so many great stories. This book will be very helpful to those who are looking to add this component into their lives and others.

This book reads like a text book so if you like reading information from a text book dealing with sociology and Psychology this is a must pick up and read. Elizabeth Segal has years and years of studies and information she pours out to readers. The author has the ability for open discussion with a group or as individuals. Many questions are present to readers Starting with What is Social Empathy and Why do we need it?
Elizabeth A Segal explains in detail the need for Social Empathy and what is happening right now could effect the future on many different levels.
The author dives into the levels of where Social Empathy is lacking and where it is strong.

This is a must read text book for those in the field of Sociology, and Psychology as well as those looking into a way to better connect and understand the world around them.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for The advance copy of Elizabeth A. Segal's Social Empathy

Kindle Edition
Expected publication: October 16th 2018 by Columbia University Press

I haven't read a textbook type book in years, but this was an interesting read from Elizabeth Segal. She takes her years as a teacher and experience into this book on social empathy. I think this is an interesting read and pertinent to the social political climate right now.

It really did make you empathic to people of other social, racial and economic norms.

If you enjoy reading about psychology or sociology, you will enjoy this book.

I received an advanced copy of this from NetGalley for my honest opinion.

What a great read! I’ve been interested in the topic of social empathy since becoming a mediator years ago.

The book, Social Empathy, explores not only our ability to understand each other but also to understand the barriers that exist when trying to do so. This book illuminates the progress that can be achieved and obstacles that can be broken down when exercising an empathetic skill-set.

As the description states “…..Social Empathy brings together sociology, psychology, social work, and cognitive neuroscience to illustrate how to become better advocates for justice.” These topics orbit my profession as a mediator and I’ve always thought that these disciplines complimented one another in a unique way as it is spelled out in this book. The following topics are discussed throughout: 1.) what is empathy and why do we need it; 2.) why is empathy difficult for some more than others; 3.) is there empathy in technology, religion, power and politics; and 4.) how to teach social empathy. I enjoyed this book so much that I'm planning to add it to the list of required reading for my Basic Mediation Training course.

I received an advanced review copy (ARC) of this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.