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Svoboda, Elizabeth.
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Altruism.
Courage.
Heroes -- Psychology.
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Svoboda, Elizabeth.
Altruism.
Courage.
Heroes -- Psychology.
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What
makes
a
hero
? : the
surprising
science
of
selflessness
/ Elizabeth Svoboda.
by
Svoboda, Elizabeth.
Current, 2013.
Call #:
155.232 S969w
Subjects
Altruism.
Courage.
Heroes
-- Psychology.
ISBN:
9781617230134 (pbk.)
Description:
x, 225 p. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-225) and index.
Contents:
Can anyone become a
hero
? -- Theory. In the gene? ; The economics of unselfishness ; Mental blocks against
heroism
; Inner focus and compassionate action ; Suffering and
heroism
; Helping, health, and happiness ; The scientific search for altruism -- Practice.
Heroes
in training ; Corporate
heroes
; Real-life superheroes ; Taking the
hero
challenge ; Cultivating a
heroic
life.
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."--From publisher.
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