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- Drawing from hundreds of studies in half a dozen fields, The Brighter Side of Human Nature makes a powerful case that caring and generosity are just as natural as selfishness and aggression.
- About the Author: Alfie Kohn is the author of fourteen previous books, including Punished by Rewards, The Schools Our Children Deserve, and Unconditional Parenting.
- 416 Pages
- Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
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"Drawing from hundreds of studies in half a dozen fields, The Brighter Side of Human Nature makes a powerful case that caring and generosity are just as natural as selfishness and aggression. This live"Book Synopsis
Drawing from hundreds of studies in half a dozen fields, The Brighter Side of Human Nature makes a powerful case that caring and generosity are just as natural as selfishness and aggression. This lively refutation of cynical assumptions about our species considers the nature of empathy and the causes of war, why we (incorrectly) explain all behavior in terms of self-interest, and how we can teach children to care.From the Back Cover
Drawing from hundreds of studies in half a dozen fields, "The Brighter Side of Human Nature" makes a powerful case that caring and generosity are just as natural as selfishness and aggression. This lively refutation of cynical assumptions about our species considers the nature of empathy and the causes of war, why we (incorrectly) explain all behavior in terms of self-interest, and how we can teach children to care.About the Author
Alfie Kohn is the author of fourteen previous books, including Punished by Rewards, The Schools Our Children Deserve, and Unconditional Parenting. He lives in the Boston area.Dimensions (Overall): 9.08 Inches (H) x 6.24 Inches (W) x 1.09 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.34 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 416
Genre: Philosophy
Sub-Genre: Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Publisher: Basic Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Alfie Kohn
Language: English
Street Date: May 21, 1992
TCIN: 94024544
UPC: 9780465007585
Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-4196
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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