Kindness in a cruel world : the evolution of altruism / Nigel Barber.
Publication details: Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2004.Description: 415 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 1591022282 (hardcover : alk. paper)
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- BF637.H4 B375 2004
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-405) and index.
Altruism : birds do it, bees do it, people do it -- Evolution and ethics -- Sterile castes of priests and nuns -- Why do people grow up to be altruists? -- Altruism among thieves -- Kindness and health -- Kindness among strangers -- Conformity as altruism -- When altruism fails -- Tapping human altruism -- Saving the world -- Where have all the villains gone?.
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