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The science of fear : why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger / Daniel Gardner.
| Author/creator | Gardner, Dan, 1968- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Dutton, ©2008. |
| Description | 339 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Prehistoric refugee -- Of two minds -- The death of homo economicus -- The emotional brain -- A story about numbers -- The herd senses danger -- Fear Inc. -- All the fear that's fit to print -- Crime and perception -- The chemistry of fear -- Terrified of terrorism -- There's never been a better time to be alive. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [325]-328) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008003024 |
| ISBN | 9780525950622 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0525950621 (hardcover) |