Extreme
Subtitle: why some people thrive at the limits
By: Emma Barrett, Paul Martin
Contributors: Martin, Paul, 1958 May 11- author
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
ISBN-13: 9780199668588
Subjects: Stress (Physiology); Adaptation level (Psychology); Psychological aspects; Adaptation (Physiology); Stress (Psychology); Extreme environments; Physiological aspects
Description: In Extreme, Emma Barrett and Paul Martin explore the challenges that people in extreme environments face, including pain, physical hardship, loneliness, disagreements, and the approaches taken to overcome them. Using many fascinating examples and personal accounts, they take a close look at the psychological impact on those who face these challenges, the traits that enable some people to succeed, and what we can take away from their experiences.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-271) and index.
Table of contents: title: Life on the edge; title: Bravery; title: Hardship; title: Bad sleep; title: Monotony; title: Alone; title: Other people; title: Teamwork; title: Know-how; title: Focus; title: Resilience; title: Choosing extremes; title: Staying and leaving.