Encyclopedia of deceptions /
Encyclopedia of deceptions /
Timothy R. Levine, editor.
- 1 online resource (xxxvii, 1054 pages) : illustrations (black and white)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This work examines lying from multiple perspectives drawn from the disciplines of social psychology, sociology, history, business, political science, cultural anthropology, moral philosophy, theology, law, family studies, evolutionary biology, philosophy, and more. From the 'little white lie' to to the grandiose lies of presidents, it explores the phenomenon of lying in a multidisciplinary context to elucidate this common aspect of our daily lives. Not only a cultural phenomenon historically, lying is a frequent occurrence in our everyday lives.
Specialized.
9781483306902 (ebook) : No price
Truthfulness and falsehood--Encyclopedias.
Deception--Encyclopedias.
Electronic books.
BF637.D42 / E53 2014
177.3
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This work examines lying from multiple perspectives drawn from the disciplines of social psychology, sociology, history, business, political science, cultural anthropology, moral philosophy, theology, law, family studies, evolutionary biology, philosophy, and more. From the 'little white lie' to to the grandiose lies of presidents, it explores the phenomenon of lying in a multidisciplinary context to elucidate this common aspect of our daily lives. Not only a cultural phenomenon historically, lying is a frequent occurrence in our everyday lives.
Specialized.
9781483306902 (ebook) : No price
Truthfulness and falsehood--Encyclopedias.
Deception--Encyclopedias.
Electronic books.
BF637.D42 / E53 2014
177.3