Beyond revenge : the evolution of the forgiveness instinct / Michael E. McCullough.
Publication details: San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, c2008.Edition: 1st edDescription: xix, 298 p. ; 24 cmISBN:- 9780787977566 (cloth)
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- BF637.R48 M43 2008
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Three simple truths about revenge and forgiveness -- Putting vengeance and forgiveness back into human nature -- Revenge is a problem : counting the costs -- Revenge is a solution : three evolutionary hypotheses -- The retribution solution : the evidence for adaptation -- Family, friendship, and the functions of forgiveness -- The forgiveness instinct -- The forgiving brain -- To promote and to maintain friendly relations : making forgiveness happen -- From neurons to nations -- Divine forgiveness and righteous revenge -- Homo ignoscens.