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What Makes a Hero?: The Surprising Science of Selflessness Paperback - 2014
by Elizabeth Svoboda
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Recent breakthroughs in biology and neuroscience reveal that the human brain is primed for selflessness. But how do biology, upbringing, and outside influences intersect to produce altruistic and heroic behavior? And how can we encourage selflessness in corporations, classrooms, and individuals?
Using dozens of fascinating real-life examples, science journalist Elizabeth Svoboda explains how our genes compel us to do good for others, how going through suffering is linked to altruism, and how acting generously can greatly improve our mental health.
Svoboda argues that it’s a common misconception that heroes are innately destined to be that way. In fact, anyone can be a hero if they’re committed to developing their heroic potential.
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- Title What Makes a Hero?: The Surprising Science of Selflessness
- Author Elizabeth Svoboda
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 225
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Current
- Publication date 2014-08-26
- ISBN 9781617230134 / 1617230138
- Weight 0.45 lbs (0.20 kg)
- Dimensions 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 in (21.34 x 13.72 x 1.78 cm)
- Age range 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Category Psychology
- Library of Congress subjects Courage, Altruism
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2013017671
- Dewey Decimal Code 155.232
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