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Beyond revenge : the evolution of the forgiveness instinct / Michael E. McCullough.

By: Publication details: San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, c2008.Edition: 1st edDescription: xix, 298 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780787977566 (cloth)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 155.9/2 22
LOC classification:
  • BF637.R48 M43 2008
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction: Three simple truths about revenge and forgiveness -- Putting vengeance and forgiveness back into human nature -- Revenge is a problem : counting the costs -- Revenge is a solution : three evolutionary hypotheses -- The retribution solution : the evidence for adaptation -- Family, friendship, and the functions of forgiveness -- The forgiveness instinct -- The forgiving brain -- To promote and to maintain friendly relations : making forgiveness happen -- From neurons to nations -- Divine forgiveness and righteous revenge -- Homo ignoscens.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks BF637 .R48 M43 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001070191

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Three simple truths about revenge and forgiveness -- Putting vengeance and forgiveness back into human nature -- Revenge is a problem : counting the costs -- Revenge is a solution : three evolutionary hypotheses -- The retribution solution : the evidence for adaptation -- Family, friendship, and the functions of forgiveness -- The forgiveness instinct -- The forgiving brain -- To promote and to maintain friendly relations : making forgiveness happen -- From neurons to nations -- Divine forgiveness and righteous revenge -- Homo ignoscens.

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