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The altruistic brain : how we are naturally good / Donald W. Pfaff, PhD ; with Sandra Sherman.
| Author/creator | Pfaff, Donald W., 1939- author. |
| Other author | Sherman, Sandra. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, [2015] |
| Description | ix, 295 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The biological/evolutionary roots of altruism -- Altruistic brain theory introduced -- Primary neuroscience research underlying each step of altruistic brain theory -- Neural and hormonal mechanisms that promote prosocial behaviors once the moral decision is made -- New neuroscience research : the theory's link to an ethical universal -- How altruistic brain theory changes our perceptions of ourselves and of altruism -- Why the altruistic brain matters : its significance to addressing individuals' bad behavior -- Multiplier effect : from bad to worse in a social setting -- No easy answers ... but no pessimism either. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2014012452 |
| ISBN | 9780199377466 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0199377464 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF637.H4 P49 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |