The science of fear why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger
| Main Author: | Gardner, Dan, 1968- |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Dutton,
c2008.
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Table of Contents:
- Prehistoric refugee
- Of two minds
- The death of homo economicus
- The emotional brain
- 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.