Lying, Cheating, and Carrying On: Developmental, Clinical, and Sociocultural Aspects of Dishonesty and Deceit

by Henri Parens

Book Overview

What constitutes a lie? What are the different types of lies? Why do people lie? Is dishonesty ubiquitous in human experience? And what should be done with individuals who seek pschotherapeutic help and yet can not reveal important aspects of their lives and even fabricate histories, associations, and dreams? Such questions form the backbone of this exceptional book. Starting with the emergence of the capacity to lie in childhood and the formative...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765706024
• ISBN13: 9780765706027
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Jason Aronson
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.3"