Deceit and Self-Deception

Fooling Yourself the Better to Fool Others

Robert Trivers

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Penguin
26 February 2014

Psychology; Popular psychology

Why lying to ourselves - and others - makes us human

We lie to ourselves every day- about how well we

drive, how much we're enjoying ourselves - even how good looking we are.

In this ground-breaking book, Robert Trivers examines

not only how we self-deceive, but also why, taking fascinating examples from

aviation disasters, con artists, sexual betrayals and conflicts within

families. Revealing, provocative and witty,

Deceit and Self-Deception will make you rethink everything that you think you know.

By: Robert Trivers
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 303g
ISBN: 9780141019918
ISBN 10: 0141019913
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 26 February 2014
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Trivers is one of the leading figures pioneering the field of sociobiology. He received his bachelors and PhD from Harvard University. He has been on the faculty at Harvard, the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Rutgers University.

Reviews for Deceit and Self-Deception: Fooling Yourself the Better to Fool Others

Fascinating Economist This is a remarkable book, by a uniquely brilliant scientist...arguably his most provocative and interesting idea so far...a pleasure to read. Strongly recommended. -- Richard Dawkins Provocative and wide-ranging...Deceit and Self-Deception has broad appeal and a well-structured narrative...[it] conveys a powerful and focused message -- Stuart West Nature A remarkable book...Great books contain important new ideas, and this book is no exception...Striking observations and new twists on old themes are packed into every chapter...entertaining and accessible -- William Von Hippel, Psychologist, University Of Queensland A startlingly original and important book -- Richard Wrangham Admirable breadth, clarity and ambition -- Julian Baggini Science Focus