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Hope for cynics : the suprising science of human goodness / Jamil Zaki.
"In 1972, half of Americans agreed that most people can be trusted; by 2018, only a third did. Different generations, genders, religions, and political parties all think human virtue is evaporating. Cynicism is an understandable response to a world full of injustice and inequality. But in many cases, it is misplaced. Dozens of studies find that people fail to realize how kind, generous, and open-minded others really are. Cynical thinking deepens social problems: when we expect the worst in people, we often bring it out of them. We don’t have to remain stuck in this cynicism trap. Through science and storytelling, Jamil Zaki imparts the secret for beating back cynicism: hopeful skepticism--thinking critically about people and our problems, while honoring and encouraging our strengths. Far from being naïve, hopeful skepticism is a precise way of understanding others that can rebalance our view of human nature and help us build the world we truly want." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781538743065
- ISBN: 153874306X
- Physical Description: 271 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Grand Central Publishing, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Cynicism > Social aspects. Social justice > Psychological aspects. Hope. |
| Genre: | Informational works. Instructional and educational works. Self-help publications. |
Available copies
- 1 of 7 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 7 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | 149 ZAKI 2024 (Text) | 0001012562781 | Nonfiction New | In transit | - |
