The Altruistic Urge: Why We’re Driven to Help Others by Preston, Stephanie D.

textbooks_source
(40542)
Angemeldet als gewerblicher Verkäufer
Mehr Artikel des Verkäufers
Verkäufer kontaktieren
US $30,88
Ca.CHF 24,76
Artikelzustand:
Neu
6 verfügbar
Ganz entspannt. Rückgaben akzeptiert.
Versand:
Kostenlos USPS Media MailTM.
Standort: Columbia, Missouri, USA
Lieferung:
Lieferung zwischen Mi, 15. Okt und Di, 21. Okt nach 94104 bei heutigem Zahlungseingang
Wir wenden ein spezielles Verfahren zur Einschätzung des Liefertermins an – in diese Schätzung fließen Faktoren wie die Entfernung des Käufers zum Artikelstandort, der gewählte Versandservice, die bisher versandten Artikel des Verkäufers und weitere ein. Insbesondere während saisonaler Spitzenzeiten können die Lieferzeiten abweichen.
Rücknahme:
30 Tage Rückgabe. Käufer zahlt Rückversand. Wenn Sie ein eBay-Versandetikett verwenden, werden die Kosten dafür von Ihrer Rückerstattung abgezogen.
Zahlungen:
     Diners Club

Sicher einkaufen

eBay-Käuferschutz
Geld zurück, wenn etwas mit diesem Artikel nicht stimmt. Mehr erfahreneBay-Käuferschutz - wird in neuem Fenster oder Tab geöffnet
Der Verkäufer ist für dieses Angebot verantwortlich.
eBay-Artikelnr.:235918945305
Zuletzt aktualisiert am 23. Sep. 2025 00:02:30 MESZAlle Änderungen ansehenAlle Änderungen ansehen

Artikelmerkmale

Artikelzustand
Neu: Neues, ungelesenes, ungebrauchtes Buch in makellosem Zustand ohne fehlende oder beschädigte ...
ISBN
9780231204408
Kategorie

Über dieses Produkt

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
023120440X
ISBN-13
9780231204408
eBay Product ID (ePID)
7050033795

Product Key Features

Book Title
Altruistic Urge : Why We're Driven to Help Others
Number of Pages
344 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Animal & Comparative Psychology, General, Emotions
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science, Psychology
Author
Stephanie D. Preston
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
21.2 Oz
Item Length
8.8 in
Item Width
7.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2021-041849
Reviews
We are a complex species...sometimes painfully selfish but also laudably giving. Ms. Preston's book develops a plausible hypothesis to explain the extraordinary, heart-warming side of our dual personality. 'The Altruistic Urge' should be taken seriously., The Altruistic Urge is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of human behavior. Those who have a pessimistic view of human nature will be surprised to learn that people often go out of their way to rescue their fellow human beings from dangerous situations at great risk to themselves. Stephanie Preston explains the science behind this extreme 'altruistic response' with new ideas, compelling facts, and an engaging writing style., This book does a terrific job of further dispelling the myth that human empathic experience and altruistic behavior, and their neurological substrates, are distinct from those of other animals. It also aptly weaves together neuroanatomy, psychology, and evolutionary theory, a necessary context that's difficult for many in the scientific and lay communities to understand., Stephanie Preston knows human and animal empathy as no other. By demonstrating that helping behavior is baked into the mammalian brain, her eye-opening and well-written book takes the puzzle out of the 'puzzle of altruism.', A 'Favorite Book of 2022' selection. One of 'the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.', Stephanie Preston knows human and animal empathy as no other. By demonstrating that helping behavior is baked into the mammalian brain, her eye-opening well-written book takes the puzzle out of the 'puzzle of altruism.', An innovative, breakthrough body of work. Preston provides compelling evidence that our concern for others is biologically rooted in caregiving processes present throughout the animal kingdom. Insightful parallels drawn between human heroism and rodent caregiving speak to common underlying mechanisms. Written in an engaging style, the work is marked both by scientific rigor and creativity. Preston's compassion for all beings shines through.
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
158.3
Table Of Content
Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations for Neuroanatomic Regions, Neuropeptides, and Neurotransmitters Introduction: The Curious Case of the Assiduous Dams 1. The Altruistic Response Model 2. Similarities Between Offspring Care and Altruism Across Species 3. Different Kinds of Altruism 4. What Is an Instinct? 5. The Neural Bases of Altruism 6. Characteristics of the Victim That Facilitate a Response 7. Characteristics of the Observer That Facilitate a Response 8. Comparing the Altruistic Response Model to Other Theories Conclusion: Why Consider Altruistic Responding Now? Notes References Index
Synopsis
Ordinary people can perform acts of astonishing selflessness, sometimes even putting their lives on the line. A pregnant woman saw a dorsal fin and blood in the water--and dove right in to pull her wounded husband to safety. Remarkably, some even leap into action to save complete strangers: one New York man jumped onto the subway tracks to rescue a boy who had fallen into the path of an oncoming train. Such behavior is not uniquely human. Researchers have found that mother rodents are highly motivated to bring newborn pups--not just their own--back to safety. What do these stories have in common, and what do they reveal about the instinct to protect others? In The Altruistic Urge , Stephanie D. Preston explores how and why we developed a surprisingly powerful drive to help the vulnerable. She argues that the neural and psychological mechanisms that evolved to safeguard offspring also motivate people to save strangers in need of immediate aid. Eye-catching dramatic rescues bear a striking similarity to how other mammals retrieve their young and help explain more mundane forms of support like donating money. Merging extensive interdisciplinary research that spans psychology, neuroscience, neurobiology, and evolutionary biology, Preston develops a groundbreaking model of altruistic responses. Her theory accounts for extraordinary feats of bravery, all-too-common apathy, and everything in between--and it can also be deployed to craft more effective appeals to assist those in need., Stephanie D. Preston explores how and why we developed a surprisingly powerful drive to help the vulnerable. She argues that the neural and psychological mechanisms that evolved to safeguard offspring also motivate people to save strangers in need of immediate aid.
LC Classification Number
BF637.H4P733 2022

Artikelbeschreibung des Verkäufers

Info zu diesem Verkäufer

textbooks_source

99,5% positive Bewertungen•255 Tsd. Artikel verkauft

Mitglied seit Mai 2017
Antwortet meist innerhalb 24 Stunden
Angemeldet als gewerblicher Verkäufer
Shop besuchenKontakt

Detaillierte Verkäuferbewertungen

Durchschnitt in den letzten 12 Monaten
Genaue Beschreibung
4.9
Angemessene Versandkosten
5.0
Lieferzeit
5.0
Kommunikation
5.0

Verkäuferbewertungen (42'843)

Alle Bewertungenselected
Positiv
Neutral
Negativ
Alle Bewertungen ansehen

Noch mehr entdecken: