| Title |
The science of fear : why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger / Daniel Gardner. |
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| Publication Info. |
New York : Dutton, c2008. |
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| Description |
339 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [325]-328) and index. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Fear.
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| ISBN |
9780525950622 (hardcover) : $24.95 |
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0525950621 (hardcover) |
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| ISBN |
9780525950622 (hardcover) : $24.95 |
|
0525950621 (hardcover) |
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