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Beyond revenge : the evolution of the forgiveness instinct / Michael McCullough.

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Van Pelt Library BF637.R48 M43 2008
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
McCullough, Michael E.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Revenge.
Forgiveness.
Physical Description:
xix, 298 pages ; 24 cm
Edition:
First edition.
Place of Publication:
San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2008]
Contents:
Introduction: Three simple truths about revenge and forgiveness
Putting vengeance and forgiveness back into human nature
Revenge is a problem : counting the costs
Revenge is a solution : three evolutionary hypotheses
The retribution solution : the evidence for adaptation
Family, friendship, and the functions of forgiveness
The forgiveness instinct
The forgiving brain
To promote and to maintain friendly relations : making forgiveness happen
From neurons to nations
Divine forgiveness and righteous revenge
Homo ignoscens.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780787977566
078797756X
OCLC:
174131550

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