Lying and Deception in Everyday Life

by Michael Lewis, Carolyn Saarni, Lewis/Saarni

Book Overview

"I speak the truth, not so much as I would, but as much as I dare...."-- Montaigne

"All cruel people describe themselves as paragons of frankness.'" -- Tennessee Williams

Truth and deception--like good and evil--have long been viewed as diametrically opposed and unreconcilable. Yet, few people can honestly claim they never lie. In fact, deception is practiced habitually in day-to-day life--from the polite compliment that doesn't accurately...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898628946
• ISBN13: 9780898628944
• Release Date: February 1993
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 221 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"