An edition of The science of fear (2008)

The science of fear

why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger

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An edition of The science of fear (2008)

The science of fear

why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger

1st ed.
  • 5.0 (2 ratings) ·
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Dutton
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English

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Table of Contents

Prehistoric refugee
Of two minds
The death of homo economicus
Nothing more than feelings
A story about numbers
The herd senses danger
Fear inc.
All the fear that's fit to print
Crime and perception
The chemistry of fear
Terrified of terrorism
There's never been a better time to be alive.

Edition Notes

Published in
New York

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
152.4/6
Library of Congress
BF575.F2 G37 2008, BF575.F2G37 2008

The Physical Object

Pagination
p. cm.

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL16474634M
ISBN 13
9780525950622
LCCN
2008003024
LibraryThing
5304645
Goodreads
3242100

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL11804144W

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