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100 1 _aLaham, Simon M.
_9199873
245 1 4 _aThe science of sin :
_bthe psychology of the seven deadlies (and why they are so good for you) /
_cSimon Laham.
250 _a1st ed.
260 _aNew York :
_bThree Rivers Press,
_cc2012.
300 _a217 p. :
_bill. ;
_c21 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references.
505 0 _aLust: bras, benevolence, and better grades -- Gluttony: eat, drink, and be merry, smart, and helpful -- Greed: buying happiness, hard work, and self-reliance -- Sloth: slow, lazy, and asleep wins the race -- Anger: the positive negative emotion -- Envy: how wanting what others have makes you happier, smarter, and more creative -- Pride: that which cometh before quite a lot of good stuff.
520 _aCombines modern research and historical anecdotes to make a lighthearted case for living a sinful life, explaining how moderate indulgences in the "deadly" behaviors can have such benefits as higher self-esteem and better social skills.
650 0 _aDeadly sins
_xPsychology.
_9199874
650 0 _aPleasure.
_910892
650 0 _aVices
_xPsychological aspects.
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942 _cBOOK
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