The NYU Press publication, American Behavioral History: An Introduction , explores several fascinating "cultural turns" in American life:
Examining everything from early car-buying habits to modern shopping behaviors. American Behavioral History: An Introduction fr...
The rise of the hospice movement and changing funeral practices. Why This Matters Today The NYU Press publication, American Behavioral History: An
American Behavioral History: Why We Do What We Do Ever wonder why we buy cars the way we do, or why our parenting styles seem so different from those of our grandparents? It turns out that many of our daily habits—from how we eat to how we handle emotions—aren't just "natural" instincts. They are products of a deep, often overlooked . What is Behavioral History? It turns out that many of our daily
At its core, behavioral history is a "manifesto" for understanding the present by looking at the past. Pioneered by scholars like , this field examines how specific American behavior patterns have shifted over time. Unlike traditional history that focuses on wars or politics, this discipline looks at the "how" and "why" behind contemporary actions and attitudes. Key Areas of Study