Bering, Jesse
Suicidal: Why We Kill Ourselves
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226755557
- author:
- Bering, Jesse
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 centimeters
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Suicidal: Why We Kill Ourselves is a thought-provoking exploration of one of humanity's most complex and deeply personal issues. Jesse Bering, a successful psychologist and writer, shares his own struggles with suicidal thoughts and delves into the science and psychology behind this phenomenon. Through a combination of scientific studies, personal stories, and cross-species comparisons, Bering sheds light on the cognitive secrets that drive our vulnerability to suicide. He offers a nuanced understanding of this issue, acknowledging both its gravity and the need for compassion and humor in the face of darkness. This book is an authoritative and accessible guide to understanding ourselves and those around us, and it will change the way we think about one of life's most vexing problems.
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