Stress without distress / Hans Selye..

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Selye, Hans, 1907-1982

Series:

Signet book

A Signet book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Stress (Physiology).

Success.

Stress (Psychology).

Stress.

Psychological.

Stress, Psychological.

Achievement.

Stress, Physiological.

Medical Subjects:

Stress.

Psychological.

Stress, Psychological.

Achievement.

Stress, Physiological.

Physical Description:

xii, 193 pages illustrations 18 cm

Place of Publication:

[New York] New American Library [1975, ©1974]

Summary:

The drive for self-preservation is the most natural and essential property of life. But how can we use this biological urge in a society that needs cooperation to survive? Altruistic egotism is Dr. Selye's answer. It's a form of cooperation that appears everywhere in nature. In human terms, altruistic egotism means deliberately helping others in order to gain their goodwill and trust for your good. This hoard of goodwill gives you a sense of security and self-esteem to cushion you against the hurts and frustrations no human being can avoid. Dr. Selye's motto: earn your neighbor's love.

Contents:

The stress of life

What is stress?

What stress is not

The evolution of the stress concept

Motivation

Reflections on egotism

The optimal stress level

Work and leisure

What is the aim of life?

Aims and means

The craving for approval and the dread of censure

To earn your neighbor's love

Resume.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-186).

Other Format:

Online version: Selye, Hans, 1907- Stress without distress.

ISBN:

0451124170

OCLC:

2323852

Publisher Number:

AE2417 Signet Books