Slap in the Face: Why Insults Hurt--And Why They Shouldn't
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Insults are part of the fabric of daily life. But why do we insult each other? Why do insults cause us such pain? Can we do anything to prevent or lessen this pain? Most importantly, how can we overcome our inclination to insult others?
In A Slap in the Face, William Irvine undertakes a wide-ranging investigation of insults, their history, the role they play in social relationships, and the science behind them. He examines not just memorable...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0199934452
ISBN13:9780199934454
Release Date:March 2013
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:264 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.2" x 7.1"
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