The Psychology of Courage: Modern Research on an Ancient Virtue

From the mundane to the most heroic feats, this book synthesizes recent advances in our understanding of the psychology of courageous actions and related prosocial behaviors. Twelve chapters examine the meaning of courage, basic research on the psychological mechanisms of courage, and practical applications of courage research to organizational leadership, military psychology, and society at large.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433808072
• ISBN13: 9781433808074
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.9" x 10.0"