The Psychology of Courage: Modern Research on an Ancient Virtue

Although courage has been widely celebrated throughout recorded history, social scientists are just beginning to explore this complex human strength. What is courage and can it be developed? What are the different types of courage? 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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433808072
• ISBN13: 9781433808074
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.9" x 10.0"