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Author Gardner, Dan, 1968-

Title The science of fear : why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger / Daniel Gardner
Edition First edition
Published New York : Dutton, [2008]
©2008

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Description 339 pages ; 24 cm
Contents Prehistoric refugee -- Of two minds -- The death of homo economicus -- Nothing more than feelings -- 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 Includes bibliographical references (pages [325]-328) and index
Subject Fear.
LC no. 2008003024
ISBN 9780525950622