What makes a hero?, the surprising science of selflessness, Elizabeth Svoboda
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What makes a hero?, the surprising science of selflessness, Elizabeth Svoboda
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
What makes a hero?
Nature of contents
bibliography
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834393171
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Elizabeth Svoboda
Sub title
the surprising science of selflessness
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 innately predisposed to be selfless and altruistic. Svoboda shows why it's not simply a matter of biological hardwiring and how anyone can be a hero by tapping into the inherent qualities we all share."--, Provided by publisher
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