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 (edition First Edition), 2008

About this Item

With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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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 (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0525950621
• ISBN 13: 9780525950622
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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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.