CSS Breakdown: Book by Book

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 08, Episode 04, we explore Chapter 4 of 'International History and International Relations', focusing on the complex concept of sovereignty. This chapter highlights how knowledge of sovereignty is vital for understanding state behavior in International Relations and appreciating the driving force of European and international history....

In Season 08, Episode 03 of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, we dive into Chapter 3 of International History and International Relations, exploring the complex and often blurred relationship between war and peace. This episode challenges the traditional view of peace as merely the absence of conflict, arguing instead for a deeper, more synergistic understanding. We'll trace the historical context...

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 08, Episode 02, we explore Chapter 2, "War," from "International History and International Relations" by Andrew J. Williams, Amelia Hadfield, and J. Simon Rofe. This chapter confronts the central obsession of International Relations and International History: the causes, motivations, and ending of war. Listeners will delve into the paradoxical...

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 08, Episode 01, we dive into Chapter 1 of Andrew J. Williams, Amelia Hadfield, and J. Simon Rofe's essential textbook, International History and International Relations. This chapter tackles the often-perceived ahistorical nature of International Relations (IR), arguing for the crucial value of historical context in comprehending global dynami...

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, we crack open Chapter 18 of Atkinson & Hilgard's "Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition," Season 07, Episode 18, to explore the fascinating realm of social cognition. Get ready to understand how we perceive, think about, and judge other people, and how these mental processes profoundly impact our interactions. We'll uncover th...

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 17, we dive deep into Chapter 17 of Atkinson & Hilgard's "Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition," titled 'Social Influence.' This chapter challenges our intuitive understanding of human behavior by revealing the powerful, often invisible, forces that situations exert over us, going beyond explanations ce...

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 16, we explore Chapter 16 of "Introduction To Psychology 15th Edition" by Atkinson & Hilgard, focusing on the comprehensive landscape of mental health treatments. Listeners will journey through the fascinating historical evolution of mental health care, from ancient beliefs about evil spirits and early asylums to the...

In this insightful episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, we dive deep into Chapter 15 of Atkinson & Hilgard's 'Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition', Season 07, Episode 15. Join us as we explore the complex landscape of psychological disorders, moving beyond simple definitions to understand their multifaceted nature. Listeners can expect to explore: o Defining Abnormality: Del...

Welcome to the CSS Breakdown: Book by Book podcast! In Season 07, Episode 14, we delve into Chapter 14 of Atkinson & Hilgard's 'Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition', focusing on Stress, Health, and Coping. This episode will illuminate what stress truly is, defining it as experiencing events perceived as endangering one’s physical or psychological well-being. We'll explore v...

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 13, as we explore Chapter 13: Personality from Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition by Atkinson & Hilgard. In this episode, we'll delve into the fascinating world of personality, examining how it's defined and measured, and exploring the major theoretical approaches that attempt to explain its origins and dynamics. Listeners...

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 12, as we delve into Chapter 12 of Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction To Psychology 15th Edition, focusing entirely on the multifaceted concept of intelligence. In this episode, we'll explore the historical development and challenges of defining intelligence, from the early struggles of individuals like Thomas Woodrow Wilson to...

Join us for 'CSS Breakdown: Book by Book', Season 07, Episode 11, as we break down Chapter 11, 'Emotion,' from Atkinson & Hilgard's 'Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition.' This episode explores the complex, multicomponent nature of human emotions, starting with the chilling case of serial killer Ted Bundy and his profound lack of remorse and fear, which sets the...

In this episode of the CSS Breakdown: Book by Book podcast, we unlock the intricate world of why we do what we do, drawing from Atkinson & Hilgard's 'Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition,' Chapter 10. Join us for Season 07, Episode 10 as we explore the fundamental concepts of motivation, distinguishing between drive theories, which highlight internal physiological needs like hun...

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 09, as we delve into Chapter 9 of Atkinson & Hilgard's 'Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition'. This episode unravels the intricate relationship between language and thought, exploring how we form, communicate, and act upon complex ideas. We’ll break down the levels of language, from phonemes to sentence units, and trace...

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 08, we delve into Chapter 8 of Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition to unravel the fascinating and often fallible nature of human memory. We begin by examining the dramatic true story of Ronald Cotton and Jennifer Thompson, illustrating how mistaken eyewitness identification can lead to devastating c...

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 07, as we dissect Chapter 7, 'Learning and Conditioning,' from Atkinson & Hilgard's 'Introduction To Psychology 15th Edition'. This episode explores how experience creates relatively permanent changes in behavior, covering non-associative learning like habituation and sensitization, and the more complex associative...

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book for Season 07, Episode 06, as we explore Chapter 6: Consciousness from Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition. This episode delves into what consciousness truly is, from our everyday awareness to fascinating altered states of consciousness. We'll unpack the differences between the monitoring and controlling functions of consc...

This episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 05, based on Chapter 5 of Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition, takes you on a journey into the complex world of perception. We begin with a compelling real-life tragedy where hunters mistakenly perceived a tent as a dangerous bear, highlighting that perception is not merely receiving sensory data but a...

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 04, we delve into Chapter 4, "Sensory Processes," from Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition. Prepare to explore the incredible ways our bodies acquire and interpret information from the world around us. This episode will break down key concepts including: o The fundamental distinction betwe...

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, in Episode 03 of Season 07, as we delve into Chapter 3 of 'Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition' by Atkinson & Hilgard. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of psychological development, exploring the intricate ways humans change across the life span. We tackle the centuries-old nature vs. nurture debate, examining how biological fac...

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 02, as we delve into Chapter 2 of Atkinson & Hilgard's 'Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition': 'Biological Foundations of Psychology'. In this episode, we'll journey deep into the human body to uncover the intricate biological underpinnings of our perceptions, experiences, and behaviors. Discover how our nervous system, from individ...

In this premiere episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 01, we delve into Chapter 1, "The Nature of Psychology," from Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology, 15th Edition. This episode lays the foundational roadmap for understanding psychology as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, covering an astonishing variety of topics from brain damage and f...

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Episode 36 of Season 06, as we explore Chapter 36 of Norman Lowe's 'Mastering Modern British History (Fourth Edition)'. This episode chronicles the Labour Party's remarkable transformation from its difficult period in opposition after 1979 to the emergence of 'New Labour' under Tony Blair. We dissect the party's shift to the polit...

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book as we break down Chapter 35 of Norman Lowe's 'Mastering Modern British History (Fourth Edition)', in Season 6, Episode 35. This episode explores the transformative period of Thatcherism and the New Right from 1979 to 1997. We'll unpack Margaret Thatcher's key domestic policies, including monetarism, privatization, and her tough stance agai...

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 6, Episode 34, we delve into Chapter 34 of Norman Lowe's 'Mastering Modern British History (Fourth Edition)'. Join us as we examine the pivotal period of decolonization after 1945, analyzing the diverse reasons behind Britain's withdrawal from its vast Empire. We'll explore the economic strains on post-war Britain, the burg...