What makes a hero? : (Record no. 23046)

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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER
LC control number 2013017671
ISBN
International Standard Book Number 9781591845287 (trade)
ISBN
International Standard Book Number 1591845289
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Call number 155.2/32
MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL AUTHOR
Authors Svoboda, Elizabeth.
TITLE STATEMENT
Title What makes a hero? :
Subtitle the surprising science of selflessness /
Statement of responsibility, etc. Elizabeth Svoboda.
PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication New York, N.Y. :
Publisher Current,
Date c2013.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent x, 225 p. ;
Size 24 cm.
BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Note Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-225).
SUMMARY
Summary Discusses the biology and psychology of why people will make sacrifices to help others.
SUMMARY
Summary An entertaining investigation into the biology and psychology of why we sacrifice for other people Researchers are now applying the lens of science to study heroism for the first time. How do biology, upbringing, and outside influences intersect to produce altruistic and heroic behavior? And how can we encourage this behavior in corporations, classrooms, and individuals? Using dozens of fascinating real-life examples, Elizabeth Svoboda explains how our genes compel us to do good for others, how going through suffering is linked to altruism, and how acting heroic can greatly improve your mental health. She also reveals the concrete things we can do to encourage our most heroic selves to step forward. It's a common misconception that heroes are heroic just because they're innately predisposed to be that way. Svoboda shows why it's not simply a matter of biological hardwiring and how anyone can be a hero if they're committed to developing their heroic potential.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Heading Altruism.
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Topical Heading Courage.
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Topical Heading Heroes
General Psychology.
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Topical Heading PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology.
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Topical Heading PSYCHOLOGY / Personality.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Heading PSYCHOLOGY / General.
ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS
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Holdings
Date last seen Full call number Barcode Cost, replacement price Price effective from Koha item type Lost status Source of classification or shelving scheme Damaged status Not for loan Withdrawn status Permanent location Current location Shelving location Date acquired Source of acquisition
26/01/2017 155.232 SV WH T0023519 120.00 26/01/2017 REGULAR   Dewey Decimal Classification       University of Wollongong in Dubai University of Wollongong in Dubai Tough Topics 27/01/2014 Kinokuniya