Beyond revenge : the evolution of the forgiveness instinct

Beyond revenge : the evolution of the forgiveness instinct / Michael McCullough.

Author/creator	McCullough, Michael E.
Format	Book and Print
Edition	1st ed.
Publication Info	San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, ©2008.
Description	xix, 298 pages ; 24 cm
Supplemental Content	Publisher description
Supplemental Content	Contributor biographical information
Supplemental Content	Table of contents only
Subject(s)	Revenge. Forgiveness.

Contents	Introduction: Three simple truths about revenge and forgiveness -- Putting vengeance and forgiveness back into human nature -- Revenge is a problem : counting the costs -- Revenge is a solution : three evolutionary hypotheses -- The retribution solution : the evidence for adaptation -- Family, friendship, and the functions of forgiveness -- The forgiveness instinct -- The forgiving brain -- To promote and to maintain friendly relations : making forgiveness happen -- From neurons to nations -- Divine forgiveness and righteous revenge -- Homo ignoscens.
Local note	Little-354615--305131033972.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2007050225
ISBN	9780787977566 (cloth)
ISBN	078797756X (cloth)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	BF637.R48 M43 2008	✔ Available	Place Hold