The elephant in the brain : hidden motives in everyday life / Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson.
The elephant in the brain : hidden motives in everyday life / Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson.
The elephant in the brain : hidden motives in everyday life / Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson.
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Publisher
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
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G 2018/1918
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
x, 397 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Why we hide our motives. Animal behavior ; Competition ; Norms ; Cheating ; Self-deception ; Counterfeit reasons -- Hidden motives in everyday life. Body language ; Laughter ; Conversation ; Consumption ; Art ; Charity ; Education ; Medicine ; Religion ; Politics ; Conclusion.
Publication information
Publisher
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2018]
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"This book exposes our unconscious selfish motives, those we're reluctant to discuss or even think about. These motives drive our body language, laughter, and conversation, as well as venerated institutions like art, school, charity, medicine, politics, and religion"-- Provided by publisher....
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The elephant in the brain : hidden motives in everyday life / Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson.
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Notes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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G 2018/1918
Record Identifier
74VKVo6NJepb
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVo6NJepb
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ISBN
9780190495992 hardcover
0190495995 hardcover
DDC
153.8
MMS ID
991024165719102626
