Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ — Daniel Goleman, Hardcover

Readers interested in emotional intelligence and how it compares with IQ will find that question at the heart of Daniel Goleman’s book. The title frames emotional intelligence as a subject worth considering alongside traditional measures of intellect. This hardcover edition suits a focused read or a place on a personal book shelf. Its physical dimensions are 16.23 x 2.95 x 24.16 cm.

What stands out

Rather than presenting itself as a book about IQ alone, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ puts emotional intelligence in the foreground and makes its relationship to IQ part of the appeal. That framing gives readers a clear reason to choose it: it offers a way to engage with a broader discussion of intelligence through the topic named in the title. Daniel Goleman is the credited author, and the hardcover format makes this a physical edition for readers who prefer to read in print or keep a book on hand.

The title will be especially relevant to someone starting with a question about what intelligence means beyond an IQ score. If your interest is specifically emotional intelligence, it provides a direct entry point, if you are looking only for material focused on IQ, this book’s stated emphasis is different. The distinction helps make the choice practical without relying on claims about particular exercises, chapters or outcomes.

The essentials

This is a hardcover edition of Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. The listed publication date is Sept. 26, 2006, and the book measures 16.23 x 2.95 x 24.16 cm. Those details can help when comparing editions, planning shelf space or choosing a physical copy for a dedicated reading session. The book’s subject and title provide the clearest guide to its intended appeal: readers curious about emotional intelligence and its place alongside IQ.

For example, someone beginning a personal reading list on intelligence could use the book as a focused selection on emotional intelligence, while someone building a list exclusively around IQ may prefer to centre that narrower topic. It’s a good fit if you want a print book whose central theme is clear from the title and whose framing invites consideration of emotional intelligence in relation to IQ. The hardcover format also makes it suitable for readers who want a physical copy rather than choosing solely by subject matter.

Practical tips

Use the listed dimensions, 16.23 x 2.95 x 24.16 cm, to plan where the hardcover will sit on a shelf or reading space. If you are choosing between book formats, decide first whether a physical copy suits how you like to read and keep books, then consider whether the emotional-intelligence focus matches the subject you want to explore. The publication date can also help distinguish this edition when comparing listings for the same title.

Final verdict

For readers seeking a book centred on emotional intelligence, Daniel Goleman’s title makes its subject and its comparison with IQ immediately apparent. The hardcover format and stated dimensions add useful detail for choosing and storing a print edition. It is a considered choice for a personal reading list focused on emotional intelligence, particularly when you want that topic presented in relation to IQ rather than treating IQ as the only measure of interest.