The final section of Ellen J. Langer’s book The Mindful Body provides the comprehensive alphabetical index, a list of selected books by the author, a detailed author biography, and publisher information. The index cross‑references a wide range of topics covered throughout the book—ranging from health‑related terms (vision, wound healing, vomiting medication) to psychological constructs (white‑bear effect, Zeno’s paradox, decision‑making, placebo) and notable scholars (Wegner, Zimbardo, Zilcha‑Mano). The author bio highlights Langer’s pioneering role as the first tenured woman in psychology at Harvard, her awards, and her reputation as the “mother of mindfulness.” The back matter also includes promotional links to further reading and the Penguin Random House logo. Together, these elements serve as a navigational tool for readers, showcase Langer’s scholarly authority, and provide avenues for continued engagement with her work.
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Index Content and Structure
The alphabetical index at the book’s end organizes entries A‑Z, providing page references and cross‑references for core concepts, health topics (vision, wound healing, medication), psychological constructs (white‑bear effect, Zeno’s paradox), notable scholars (Wegner, Zimbardo, Zilcha‑Mano), and methodological tools (WHO Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test). It serves as a navigational tool for readers to locate discussions throughout the text.
Author Biography and Academic Legacy
A detailed biography of Ellen J. Langer highlighting her pioneering role as the first tenured woman in psychology at Harvard, her numerous awards, her reputation as the “mother of mindfulness,” and includes a brief personal anecdote about a winter‑break trip that illustrates her lived experience of mindfulness.
Selected Works by Ellen J. Langer
A curated list of Langer’s most influential publications, such as *Mindfulness*, *The Power of Mindful Learning*, *Counterclockwise*, and *On Becoming an Artist*, providing readers with pathways to further explore her contributions to mindfulness, learning, and creativity.