The cultural animal : human nature, meaning, and social life / Roy F. Baumeister.
The cultural animal : human nature, meaning, and social life / Roy F. Baumeister.
The cultural animal : human nature, meaning, and social life / Roy F. Baumeister.
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Publisher
New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Date
2005.
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N302/ 163
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Language
English
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Physical content
xi, 450 p. ; 25 cm.
Contents
1. Beasts for culture -- 2. The human psyche at work -- 3. What people want -- 4. How people think -- 5. How and why emotions happen -- 6. How people act and react -- 7. How people interact.
Publication information
Publisher
New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2005.
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Summary
Moreover, Baumeister argues that we need to briefly set aside the endless study of cultural differences to look at what most cultures have in common - because that holds the key to human nature. Culture is in our genes, although cultural differences may not be."--BOOK JACKET....
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Full title
The cultural animal : human nature, meaning, and social life / Roy F. Baumeister.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 411-440) and index.
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Other version (online)
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N302/ 163
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74VKPXeVa7PX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKPXeVa7PX
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ISBN
0195167031 :
9780195167030 (cloth : alk. paper)
0195167031 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780195167030 :
DDC
302
MMS ID
991019650279702626
