The reading it’s a good habit and summer is a time to continue reinforcing it, points out Enoch Of Santiagodirector of the International Book Fair (FIL) of Tec de Monterrey.
Las summer readings they have several benefits, De Santiago points out. “Ayudan a enjoy the moment, expand knowledge y enrich the critical stance facing personal and global situations”, highlights.
Between the suggestions for not letting this time pass without enjoying a good bookthe director of the FIL of the Tec recommends:
Choose a regular time (morning, afternoon or night). Put an alarm on a digital calendar. Spend at least 30 minutes reading a day. Establish the reading interest to perform at this time.
What books can I read this summer?
With From Santiago, Juan Pablo Murrarector of Professional and Postgraduate courses at the Tec, as well as the institution schoolsprovide their book recommendations.
Among the suggested titles you will find literature o texts that address subjects of leadership, challenges in the economy, proposals for the world of work, challenges in medicineamong others
1. Post-apocalyptic science fiction
the childhood of the worldfrom the author Michel Nievais located in the year 2272 in the Argentine province of La Pampa, after the melting of the Antarctic ice.
The inhabitants are threatened by attempts to a multinational planetary engineering company What does he want reshape the environment for international tourism.
This reading recommendation from the community of the Tec School of Humanities and Education encourages reflection on the consequences of excessive capitalism and the relationship between virtual reality and real life.
2. Experiences and reflections of a humanist neurosurgeon
He British neurosurgeon Henry Marshauthor of Do No Harm (First of all do not hurt) talk about practice medical in an intimate wayof the difficult decisions what to take and ethical dilemmas of the profession.
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences makes this recommendation considering that it is of a work full of reflections that allow us to see vulnerability both of the patients as of the healthcare professionals.
This first part of Marsh’s memoirs was published in 2014 and he was chosen at the time as the Best Book of the Year for him Financial Times y The Economist.
3. A tribute to the poet and essayist Gabriel Zaid
Henoc De Santiago, director of the FIL of the Tec de Monterreyrecommend the book Readers of Gabriel Zaid.
Enrique Krauze, coordinator of the work, brought together authors who analyze the validity of the literary, political and economic thought of the writer from Monterrey.
De Santiago recommends reading this book to learn more about the author, as well as informing that in the next edition of the FIL of the Tech there will be an approach to the work of Zaid.
4. Leadership and the destiny of nations
Juan Pablo Murra, rector of Professional and Postgraduate of the Tec, recommends Leadership. Six Studies in World Strategy of Henry Kissinger, considered one of the world’s most influential statesmen.
“In this book the author makes an in-depth exploration of the fundamental elements of leadership y how they shape the destinies of nations and the world in general”, highlights Murra.
Kissinger chose the cases of Konrad Adenauer, Charles De Gaulle, Margaret Thatcher, Richard Nixon, Lee Kuan Yew y Anwar Sadat.
“Takes the reader through the challenges and dilemmas faced by leaders in the search for peace, order and progress“considers the rector of Professional and Postgraduate.
5. The science behind the ordinary
If you’ve ever felt like understand how things workthe book Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life is the one recommended by the community of the Tec School of Engineering and Sciences.
Through reading this book it is possible to immerse yourself in los fundamental principles that govern our universe and see his presence in everyday life.
In this play Helen Czerski explains from unseen forcess that govern the behavior of soap bubbleseven the physics behind the rainbow or the sound of a drop of water
6. What should guide the economies of the world?
Mariana Mazzucato reflect on what to do in a world characterized by recurring and interrelated crisessuch as climate change, poverty or health care.
in his book Mission Economy: A Moonshot Guide to Changing Capitalism (“Mission economy. A guide to changing capitalism”), the author, through her own concept of “missions”, points out how these should be the guide to generate changes in the countries.
For the School of Tec Social Sciences and Government This reading proposes a way of how the state can play a active role as an investor y policy maker to boost the innovation and the sustainable growth.
7. Demystifying work beliefs
The Tec Business School recommends 9 lies about work (9 lies about work)of Marcus Buckingham y Ashley Goodall.
This book challenges some of the traditional beliefs about work and challenges paradigms rooted in the world of work.
The authors they silver as myths the constant feedbackthe need for work on our weaknesses and the idea that people can be objectively evaluated.
Instead they explain proposals such as: enhance people’s strengths, Encourage the autonomy and the confidence in the teamand promote a culture of continuous learning.
8. A vision of Mexican modernist architecture
Celia Arredondo is the author of The Making of Mexican Modernist Architecturea work that analyzes what defines the modern architecture of the country a through factors such as academic environment, social and political status, among others.
The author reflects from the iconic projects of architects such as Luis Barragan y Juan O’Gorman, to the influence of international trends in the development of Mexican architecture.
Arredondo, who is also emeritus professor of the Tec School of Architecture, Art and Design, offers a vision of the transformation of the urban landscape and the architectural identity of Mexico.
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2023-07-11 18:00:04
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