Edition |
1 Edition. |
Description |
x, 397 pages : illustrations, photographs, charts ; 25 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Animal behavior -- Competition -- Norms -- Cheating -- Self-deception -- Counterfeit reasons -- Body language -- Laughter -- Conversation -- Consumption -- Art -- Charity -- Education -- Medicine -- Religion -- Politics -- Conclusion. |
Summary |
"This book exposes our unconscious selfish motives, those we're reluctant to discuss or even think about. These motives drive our body language, laughter, and conversation, as well as venerated institutions like art, school, charity, medicine, politics, and religion" -- Provided by publisher. |
Subject(S) |
Self-deception.
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Subconsciousness.
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Cognitive psychology.
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Psychology -- Cognitive Psychology.
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Added Name(S) |
Hanson, Robin, 1959- author.
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ISBN |
9780190495992 (hardcover) |
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0190495995 (hardcover) |
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