Heroes: What They Do and Why We Need Them

by George R. Goethals and Scott T. Allison

Book Overview

Abraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, Rick in Casablanca--why do we perceive certain people as heroes? What qualities do we see in them? What must they do to win our admiration? In Heroes, Scott T. Allison and George R. Goethals offer a stimulating tour of the psychology of heroism, shedding light on what heroism and villainy mean to most people and why heroes--both real people and fictional characters--are so vital to our lives. The book discusses a broad...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199739749
• ISBN13: 9780199739745
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"