{"product_id":"deceit-and-selfdeception-9780141019918","title":"Deceit and SelfDeception","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDeceit and Self Deception\u003c\/i\u003e   Robert Trivers, whose work has been acclaimed by figures such as Richard Dawkins and Steven Pinker, looks at how and why we so often deceive ourselves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe lie to ourselves every day: about how well we  drive, how much we''re enjoying ourselves - even how good looking we are.  In this ground-breaking book, Robert Trivers examines  not only how we self-deceive, but also why, taking fascinating examples from  aviation disasters, con artists, sexual betrayals and conflicts within  families. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Revealing, provocative and witty,  \u003ci\u003eDeceit and Self-Deception\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most vital books written this  century, and will make you rethink everything that you think you know.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Trivers is one of the leading figures pioneering the field of sociobiology. He received his bachelors and PhD from Harvard University. He has been on the faculty at Harvard, the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Rutgers University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFascinating * Economist *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a remarkable book, by a uniquely brilliant scientist...arguably his most provocative and interesting idea so far...a pleasure to read. Strongly recommended. -- Richard Dawkins\u003cbr\u003eProvocative and wide-ranging...\u003ci\u003eDeceit and Self-Deception\u003c\/i\u003e has broad appeal and a well-structured narrative...[it] conveys a powerful and focused message -- Stuart West * Nature *\u003cbr\u003eA remarkable book...Great books contain important new ideas, and this book is no exception...Striking observations and new twists on old themes are packed into every chapter...entertaining and accessible -- William von Hippel, Psychologist, University of Queensland\u003cbr\u003eA startlingly original and important book -- Richard Wrangham\u003cbr\u003eAdmirable breadth, clarity and ambition -- Julian Baggini * Science Focus *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732392653143,"sku":"9780141019918","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780141019918.jpg?v=1719996683","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/deceit-and-selfdeception-9780141019918","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}