Spite

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and the Upside of Your Dark Side

By Simon McCarthy-Jones

Summary

Spite by Simon McCarthy-Jones delves into the intriguing psychology and neuroscience behind one of our most complex emotions: spite. The book explores how spite, often seen as a negative trait, can actually drive both personal growth and societal change, weaving together scientific insights with compelling examples from history and everyday life. It's a thought-provoking journey into understanding a perplexing human behaviour.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this intriguing exploration of human behaviour if you're fascinated by the complex emotions that drive us to act against our interests. It delves into the psychological and societal impacts of seemingly irrational decisions, offering insights that could appeal to anyone interested in understanding the darker sides of human nature.

Spite

Why do we cut off our noses to spite our faces? A leading expert in psychology shines a light on a universal emotion

Why do we cut off our noses to spite our faces? A leading expert in psychology shines a light on a universal emotion

Description

Spite covers psychology, economics, genetics, literature, and current affairs to examine why humans inflict self-harm just to get one over on someone else. Why do we secretly want our friends to fail? The book includes many irresistible stories about toxic behaviour in supermarkets and over the privet hedge, ramping up to incendiary divorces, vicious business practices, backbiting politics, scorched earth terrorism, Trump, and Brexit. Was Trump elected because people voted out of spite for Hillary Clinton?

There’s a hopeful message too – the upside of our dark side. Spite can drive us forward, and Simon provides a fresh perspective on the word by showing the evolutionary benefits of spite as a social leveller, an enabler of defiance, a wellspring of freedom, and a vital weapon in our everyday armoury.

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Simon McCarthy-Jones' Spite offers an entertaining and thought-provoking examination of spite as a human emotion, blending rigorous scientific analysis with engaging prose. It is praised for being both informative and enjoyable, providing fresh insights into human behaviour and motivations. The book explores the impact of spite on personal relationships, business, and politics, leading readers to reconsider their understanding of human nature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786078421

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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Education & Reference Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Mindset & Self Help Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development Simon McCarthy-Jones

About the Author

Simon McCarthy-Jones is an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at Trinity College Dublin. An internationally recognised expert on the experience of hallucinations, he also writes on and researches a range of psychological phenomena. He has written extensively for the popular press, with articles published in the New Statesman, New Scientist, Newsweek, the Huffington Post, the Daily Mail, The Independent and The Irish Times. His articles on 'The Conversation' website have received over a million views to date. His website is: www.simonmccarthyjones.com.