The Science of Fear: Why We Fear the Things We Shouldn't--and Put Ourselves in Greater Danger

Gardner, Daniel

ISBN 10: 0525950621 / ISBN 13: 9780525950622

Published by Dutton Adult, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Science of Fear: Why We Fear the Things We Shouldn't--and Put Ourselves in Greater Danger
• Publisher: Dutton Adult
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0525950621
• ISBN 13: 9780525950622
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

A provocative analysis of the scientific causes of irrational fear offers insight into the brain's role in causing people to experience and react to fear, in a fast-paced report that explains how heightened fear in the post-9/11 world is dangerously intersecting with biologically driven responses. 25,000 first printing.

About the Author

Daniel Gardner is a columnist and senior writer for The Ottawa Citizen . He has received numerous awards for his writing, including Amnesty InternationalÂ’s Media Award and the Michener Award.