Author: Stephen Garrard Post
Brand: Oxford University Press, USA
Edition: 1
Number Of Pages: 522
PartNumber: 9780195143584
Release Date: 28-03-2002
Details: The concept of altruism, or disinterested concern for another's welfare, has been discussed by everyone from theologians to psychologists to biologists. In this book, evolutionary, neurological, developmental, psychological, social, cultural, and religious aspects of altruistic behavior are examined. It is a collaborative examination of one of humanity's essential and defining characteristics by renowned researchers from various disciplines. Their integrative dialogue illustrates that altruistic behavior is a significant mode of expression that can be studied by various scholarly methods and understood from a variety of perspectives in both the humanities and the sciences. Altruism and Altruistic Love establishes a framework for scholarship on altruism by presenting definitions, a historical overview, a review of contemporary research, and debates in various disciplines, as well as a discussion of directions for future work.
EAN: 9780195143584
Model: 9780195143584
Languages: English
Binding: hardcover
Item Condition: New
