Bibliograph

The science of fear, why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger, Daniel Gardner

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The science of fear, why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger, Daniel Gardner

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [325]-328) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The science of fear

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

191846802

Responsibility statement

Daniel Gardner

Sub title

why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger

Table Of Contents

Prehistoric refugee -- Of two minds -- The death of homo economicus -- The emotional brain -- A story about numbers -- The herd senses danger -- Fear Inc. -- All the fear that's fit to print -- Crime and perception -- The chemistry of fear -- Terrified of terrorism -- There's never been a better time to be alive

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