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Author:

Pfaff, Donald W., 1939- author.

Title:

The altruistic brain : how we are naturally good / Donald W. Pfaff, PhD, with Sandra Sherman.

Publisher:

Oxford University Press,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

ix, 295 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Altruism.
Brain--Physiology.
Evolution (Biology)
Behavior--physiology.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

The biological/evolutionary role of altruism -- Altruistic brain theory introduced -- Primary neuroscience research underlying each step of altruistic brain theory -- Neural and hormonal mechanisms that promote prosocial behaviors once the moral decision is made -- New neuroscience research : the theory's link to an ethical universal -- How altruistic brain theory changes our perceptions of ourselves and of altruism -- Why the altruistic brain matters: its significance to addressing individuals' bad behavior -- Multiplier effect : from bad to worse in a social setting -- No easy answers ... but no pessimism either.

ISBN:

0199377464 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9780199377466 (hbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2014012452

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

N2AX314 -- Divine Word College - Matthew Jacoby Library (Epworth)

UUAX975 -- Briar Cliff University - Mueller Library (Sioux City)

CDPC522 -- Solon Public Library (Solon)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)