Heroes: What They Do and Why We Need Them

by George R. Goethals and Scott T. Allison

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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...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0199739749

ISBN13:9780199739745

Release Date:October 2010

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Length:240 Pages

Weight:1.10 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Psychology Self Help Self-Help Self-Help & Psychology Social Psychology & Interactions

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