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Oxford University Press, USA
Heroes: What They Do and Why We Need Them
Heroes: What They Do and Why We Need Them
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Abraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, Rick in Casablanca--why do we perceive certain people as heroes? What qualities do we see in them? What must they do to win our admiration? In Heroes, Scott T. Allison and George R. Goethals offer a stimulating tour of the psychology of heroism, shedding light
on what heroism and villainy mean to most people and why heroes--both real people and fictional characters--are so vital to our lives. The book discusses a broad range of heroes, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino, Senator Ted Kennedy, and explorer Ernest Shackleton, plus
villains such as Shakespeare's Iago. The authors highlight the Great Eight traits of heroes (smart, strong, selfless, caring, charismatic, resilient, reliable, and inspiring) and outline the mental models that we have of how people become heroes, from the underdog who defies great odds (David vs.
Goliath) to the heroes who redeem themselves or who overcome adversity. Brimming with psychological insight, Heroes provides an illuminating look at heroes--and into our own minds as well.
Author: Scott T. Allison, George R. Goethals
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 10/29/2010
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.32w x 0.83d
ISBN: 9780199739745
Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2011
on what heroism and villainy mean to most people and why heroes--both real people and fictional characters--are so vital to our lives. The book discusses a broad range of heroes, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino, Senator Ted Kennedy, and explorer Ernest Shackleton, plus
villains such as Shakespeare's Iago. The authors highlight the Great Eight traits of heroes (smart, strong, selfless, caring, charismatic, resilient, reliable, and inspiring) and outline the mental models that we have of how people become heroes, from the underdog who defies great odds (David vs.
Goliath) to the heroes who redeem themselves or who overcome adversity. Brimming with psychological insight, Heroes provides an illuminating look at heroes--and into our own minds as well.
Author: Scott T. Allison, George R. Goethals
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 10/29/2010
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.16h x 6.32w x 0.83d
ISBN: 9780199739745
Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2011
About the Author
Scott T. Allison is Professor of Psychology at the University of Richmond.
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