Altruism and Health: Perspectives from Empirical Research

Book Overview

We're all quite familiar with the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who was miserable in his selfishness, but later became happy when he began helping others. Ebenezer's story is compelling, but is it true that helping others is good for the giver? Although numerous studies have demonstrated that people experience health benefits when treated kindly and compassionately, do those who provide love to others also experience health benefits? In other words, is...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019518291X
• ISBN13: 9780195182910
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"