Beyond revenge
Subtitle: the evolution of the forgiveness instinct
By: Michael McCullough.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2008
Place of publication: San Francisco, CA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780787977566
Subjects: Revenge; Forgiveness
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Three simple truths about revenge and forgiveness; title: Putting vengeance and forgiveness back into human nature; title: Revenge is a problem : counting the costs; title: Revenge is a solution : three evolutionary hypotheses; title: The retribution solution : the evidence for adaptation; title: Family, friendship, and the functions of forgiveness; title: The forgiveness instinct; title: The forgiving brain; title: To promote and to maintain friendly relations : making forgiveness happen; title: From neurons to nations; title: Divine forgiveness and righteous revenge; title: Homo ignoscens.