Dangerous Edge: The Psychology of Excitement

By Michael J. Apter

Book Overview

Apter examines the reasons why people take part in dangerous activities, and explores the complex relationship between excitement, anxiety, panic and euphoria. He discusses the psychological... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0029007658
• ISBN13: 9780029007655
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Free Pr
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.0" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

A Risky Treat...and a Worthy Book!

Michael Apter's Dangerous Edge is the first book to look at risk-taking without the condesending and negative judgment about risk-takers. Apter's book looks at risk-taking, and what draws people to it, from many angles. His discussion of boredom, as a prime prompter of risky behavior, is intriguing. And his "tiger in the cage" metaphor (now known as "Apter's Metaphor) is priceless.My own book, Right Risk (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2003), was largely influenced by Apter's work. I am indebted to Apter's great contribution to the study of risk-taking and risk-takers!