Is Shame Necessary?: New Uses for an Old Tool

It's time to give shame a good name. In this galvanizing, optimistic book, Jennifer Jacquet shows how, when used in the right way, it is the most effective tool of resistance we have. From forcing companies to act ethically to holding governments to account, shame could solve the most urgent problems of our time.

'Timely and urgent . . . a thought-provoking treatise.' Economist

'Well argued, beautifully written, sophisticated and down to earth.' Sherry Turkle, MIT, author of Alone Together

'Intelligent and provocative . . . supported with persuasive stories and a thumping set of statistics.' Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, Daily Telegraph

'Polluters, exploiters and other global parasites beware, the human community has just rearmed.' Joe Henrich, University of British Columbia