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050 _aBF 637.R48
_b.M43 2008
100 _aMcCullough, Michael E.
245 _aBeyond revenge :
_bthe evolution of the forgiveness instinct /
_cMichael E. McCullough.
260 _aSan Francisco, CA :
_bJossey-Bass,
_c2008.
300 _a298 pages ;
_c24 cm.
500 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 _aContents: 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.
650 _aRevenge.
650 _aForgiveness.
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