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- Publisher: Harmony
- Number of Pages: 320
- ISBN: 0307407764
- WAPI (Tower ID): 113310570
- Release Date: September 22, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #54411 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #1559 in Science (See Top 100 Science Bestsellers)
- #108 in General (See Top 100 General Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons for a Kinder Society" by Frans de Waal to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons for a Kinder Society"Browse more products related to "Frans de Waal"Review"[A]nimals participate in dynamic societies made up of individuals, and their lives are replete with feelings, decisions, and intentions, rooted in biology yet elaborated in cooperative--and competitive--interaction. By comparing their worlds, with each other and with our own, de Waal explains, we can learn about the true anatomy of the social psyche. The result should deliver a jolt: Nature isn't so red in tooth and claw, and civilization may not be so neatly edifying." Publisher's noteA lighthearted investigation into human and animal empathy by the influential primatologist and psychologist author of Chimpanzee Politics shares anecdotal coverage of the ways in which various animals care for one another instinctively and how human biology contributes to our notion of a just society. AnnotationPrimatologist Frans de Waal questions our human belief in the inherent cruelty of the animal kingdom, which we have ruthlessly assumed to be governed by the law of "survival of the fittest." As de Waal reports, this fallacy is yet another case of anthropocentrism, as people have attempted to justify their own belligerent tendencies by citing their inherent nature. While the natural world is certainly marked by aggressive competition, de Waal cites recent experiments which clearly show that primates (including people), as well as dolphins, dogs, elephants and even rats consistently demonstrate another defining behavioral trait--empathy. In fact, de Waal argues, if more people aped the apes, in terms of their benevolent behaviors, we would live on a more peaceful planet. From an internationally renowned authority on primatology and psychology comes a fascinating investigation of empathy in both humans and animals. If You Enjoy "The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons for a Kinder Society (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons for a Kinder Society (Hardcover)" by Frans de Waal (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! General Bestsellers
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