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Bookshelf
Welcome to the latest section of Alma Matters “Bookshelf” - a platform where people can share their comments, feelings and thoughts about various books they read. From business and economics to SCI-FI, thriller and comedy…please feel free to contribute to this section by writing to us at alumni_relations@isb.edu
Recommended Readings by Prof. Madan Pilutla
Prof. Pilutla is a Subject Area Chair in the field of Organizational Behaviour at the London Business School. He has taught the subjects of Negotiations Analysis and Management of Organizations to PGP students. Prof. Pilutla holds a Masters and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign & the University of British Columbia respectively. His research interests include Game theory, Group dynamics, Power & Decision making, Negotiating and Business ethics. He is an extensively published author in various publications and has received multiple Fellowships from the University of British Columbia.
“Stumbling on Happiness”, by Daniel Gilbert
This book is one of my favorite books of all time. It is beautifully written and provides a wonderful summary of interesting research on what makes us happy (and sad). The book made me see why I regret some decisions more than others, why I forecast my future state of happiness so poorly, and how I can be a little more accurate in the decisions I make.
“Thinking Fast and Slow”, by Daniel Kahneman
A great scholar’s work on probably, the defining social science research of this generation. The insights generated from the behavioral decision making approach have revolutionized thinking in consumer behavior, negotiations, finance and now policy. Nice to see the original thinker on this topic write a book that is accessible to a non-technical audience
“Redirect The Surprising New Science of Psychological Change”, by Timothy D. Wilson
An absolute must read for anyone wondering about why it is so difficult to change oneself.
Recommended Readings by Dinker Vashisht, Class of 2012
Dinker Vashisht currently works as a Brand Manager with Max India Limited in New Delhi. He graduated from ISB in 2012 with majors in Marketing and Strategy. His work-experience prior to ISB involved tenures in peripatetic journalism and market research.
“Serious Men”, by Manu Joseph
The debut novel of my favourite English columnist, won wide spread acclaim for its wit, depth of plot, message and most importantly, for depicting the socio-economic disparity in modern India in its true colours and not in pity filled, condescending, morose and shallow prose and plots, that characterize works of some contemporary foreign Indian authors.
“Imaginary Homelands”, by Salman Rushdie
Sir Rushdie weaves his magic, not in fiction but through a wonderful array of essays featuring his views and observations on topics as varied as movies, religion, politics, land & literature. Profound and perspicuous; this is a masterpiece by one of the greatest authors of our times. Those with literary inclinations would love the section featuring his commentaries on Kipling, Roth, Greene, Orwell and other legends.
“India after Gandhi”, by Ramchandra Guha
India's most famous polymath narrates the journey of post-independence India. It is a tome, alright, but makes fascinating reading. It is testament to Guha's scholarship, that he details some of the most controversial issues in modern Indian history, without ever letting his personal bias show in any form and without ever tweaking the facts. A veritable classic, it holds a special place in my heart, because my ISB PGP interview featured a discussion around this book.