The science of fear : why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger /
Gardner, Dan, 1968-
The science of fear : why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger / Daniel Gardner. - New York : Dutton, c2008. - 339 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [325]-328) and index.
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.
0525950621 (hardcover) 9780525950622 (hardcover)
2008003024
20080134319
Fear.
The science of fear : why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger / Daniel Gardner. - New York : Dutton, c2008. - 339 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [325]-328) and index.
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.
0525950621 (hardcover) 9780525950622 (hardcover)
2008003024
20080134319
Fear.