Isbn: 9780199739745 - heroes: what they do and why we need them (8 Ergebnisse)

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Abraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, Rick in Casablanca--why do we perceive certain people as heroes? What qualities do we see in them? What must they do to win our admiration? In Heroes, Scott T. Allison and George R. Goethals offer a stimulating tour of the psychology of heroism, shedding light on what heroism and villainy mean to most people and why heroes--both real people and fictional characters--are so vital to our lives. The book discusses a broad range of heroes, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino, Senator Ted Kennedy, and explorer Ernest Shackleton, plus villains such as Shakespeare's Iago. The authors highlight the Great Eight traits of heroes (smart, strong, selfless, caring, charismatic, resilient, reliable, and inspiring) and outline the mental models that we have of how people become heroes, from the underdog who defies great odds (David vs. Goliath) to the heroes who redeem themselves or who overcome adversity. Brimming with psychological insight, Heroes provides an illuminating look at heroes--and into our own minds as well.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 240 pages. 9.19x6.40x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 240 pages. 9.19x6.40x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Using the lens of popular culture, Our Heroes: The Better Angels of Our Nature explores the ways that our perceptions of heroism and villainy affect the way people behave in heroic and villainous ways. Allison and Goethalsuse psychology to explore how these important concepts shape our lives and our world. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 490. . 2010. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…