Vital Lies, Simple Truths: The Psychology of Self-deception by Daniel Goleman (E

Description: Vital Lies, Simple Truths by Daniel Goleman A penetrating analysis of the ways in which we deceive ourselves in every day lives by the worldwide bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Vital Lies, Simple Truths is a penetrating analysis of the ways in which we deceive ourselves. Daniel Goleman draws on evidence of all kinds - from brain function to social dynamics - to reveal how we must distort our most intimate relationships and our day-to-day lives by burying painful insights and memories. This self-deception is our means of psychological self-preservation, the currency of survival in which society transacts. But although self-deception is sometimes benighn, it can also be dangerous and life-diminishing. This important book both illuminates and raises challenging questions about a subject central to our psychological existence. Notes After his success with Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman now looks at the psychology of self-deception. He discusses how we each perform a kind of self- preservation by burying painful memories and insights which, despite being a mostly harmless practice, can often be dangerous. This book raises some pertinent questions. Author Biography Daniel Goleman, PhD, covers the behavioural and brain sciences for the New York Times and his articles appear throughout the world in syndication. His latest book, Destructive Emotions- A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama , was published in January 2003. He has taught at Harvard (where he received his PhD) and was formerly senior editor at Psychology Today . His previous books include Vital Lies, Simple Truths ; The Meditative Mind ; and as co-author, The Creative Spirit . He was also a contributor to the business reference work, Business- The Ultimate Resource . Long Description Written by the author of Emotional Intelligence , this is an analysis of the ways in which people deceive themselves. Daniel Goleman draws on evidence of all kinds - from brain function to social dynamics - the reveal how people distort their most intimate relationships, their day-to-day lives by burying painful insights and memories. This self-deception is the human means of psychological self-preservation, the currency of survival in which all of society transacts. But although self-deception is sometimes benign, it can also be dangerous and life-diminishing. This work illuminates and raises challenging questions about a subject central to peoples psychological existence. Promotional "Headline" Vital Lies, Simple Truths is a penetrating analysis of the ways in which we deceive ourselves. Details ISBN0747534993 Author Daniel Goleman Pages 288 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 1998 ISBN-10 0747534993 ISBN-13 9780747534990 Format Paperback Publication Date 1998-01-08 Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Subtitle The Psychology of Self-deception Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 155.2 Media Book Edition 1st Language English Short Title Vital Lies, Simple Truths UK Release Date 1998-01-08 NZ Release Date 1998-01-08 AU Release Date 1998-03-31 Edition Description New edition Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:916847;

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