Chancing It Why We Take Risks

Keyes, Ralph

ISBN 10: 0316491322 / ISBN 13: 9780316491327

Published by Little Brown and Company, Boston, 1985

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8vo 311pp. stated first edition. includes two pamphlets laid in, one for "Productive Risk-Taking" a seminar led by RALPH KEYES, and a pamphlet for the book itself. from front flap: "When was the last time you really took a risk? Was it thrilling, scary, or both? Do you envy others who summon the courage to take a chance on what you'd never try? Whatever risk actually means to you--whether it's doing something for sheer adventure or making a life-altering decision--you may suspect that you play it much too safe. Chancing It confronts the issue of why we so often feel that way as it takes a provocative, in-depth look into the psychological and physical thirst we all have--whether we indulge it or not--to take risks." #01716. Book VG+: clean, tight, unmarked text, author inscription on title page: "For Glo + Bill, Who made it possible to spend a good afternoon with colleagues. May all of your risks be good ones Ralph Keyes" DJ VG: age toning/rubbing, NOT clipped ($15.95).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chancing It Why We Take Risks
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company, Boston
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0316491322
• ISBN 13: 9780316491327
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: first edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • self help/motivation
  • psychology
  • signed
  • nonfiction

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Synopsis

An exploration of the psychological dynamics of risk-taking profiles a variety of risk-takers, analyzes the risk-taking personality and discusses the elements--fear, danger, and desire--common to risk-taking situations