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The Brighter Side Of Human Nature: Altruism And Empathy In Everyday Life
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Brighter Side Of Human Nature: Altruism And Empathy In Everyday Life
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Alfie Kohn
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:416 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 159 |
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| Category/Genre | Popular psychology |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780465007585
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| Classifications | Dewey:155.232 |
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| Audience | | General | | Undergraduate | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Basic Books
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| Imprint |
Basic Books
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| Publication Date |
21 May 1992 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Drawing from hundreds of studies in half a dozen fields, The Brighter Side of Human Nature makes a powerful case that caring and generosity are just as natural as selfishness and aggression. This lively refutation of cynical assumptions about our species considers the nature of empathy and the causes of war, why we (incorrectly) explain all behavior in terms of self-interest, and how we can teach children to care.
Author Biography
Alfie Kohn is the author of ten previous books, including Punished by Rewards, The Schools Our Children Deserve, and Unconditional Parenting. He lives with his family in the Boston area.
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