The science of fear : why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger /
Daniel Gardner.
- 339 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references : (pages [325]-328) and index.
Prehistoric refugee -- Of two minds -- The death of homo economicus -- Nothing more than feelings -- A story about numbers -- The herd senses danger -- Fear inc. -- All the fear that's fit to print -- Crime and perception -- The chemistry of fear -- Terrified of terrorism -- There's never been a better time to be alive.