Bazalgette, Sir Peter

The Empathy Instinct: How to Create a More Civil Society

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ISBN 13:
9781473637535
author:
Bazalgette, Sir Peter
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
John Murray Publishers Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
19.7 x 13 x 2.2 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Nonfiction, Psychology, Emotions
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.12

Description

The Empathy Instinct: A New Frontier in Understanding Human Connection Peter Bazalgette explores the power of empathy, a fundamental human attribute that enables us to understand others and build mutually co-operative societies. Through the latest scientific research and engaging stories, he reveals who has it, who lacks it, and why. By mapping the human brain using MRI scanners, we are gaining new insights into the benefits of empathy in various areas of life, from childcare to resolving conflicts. In this accessible book, Bazalgette also makes a passionate case for arts and popular culture as a means of bridging the empathy gap, essential in today's world where our social interactions are increasingly complicated. The Empathy Instinct offers a hopeful solution to the challenges we face, one that can help us become better humans.

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