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Heroes: What They Do and Why We Need Them by Scott T. Allison (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond)

Abraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, Rick in Casablanca-why do we perceive certain people as heroes? What qualities do we see in them? What must they do to win our admiration? In Heroes, Scott T. Allison and George R. Goethals offer a stimulating tour of the psychology of heroism, shedding light on what heroism and villainy mean to most people and why heroes-both real people and fictional characters-are so vital to our lives. The book discusses a broad range of heroes, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino, Senator Ted Kennedy, and explorer Ernest Shackleton, plus villains such as Shakespeare's Iago. The authors highlight the Great Eight traits of heroes (smart, strong, selfless, caring, charismatic, resilient, reliable, and inspiring) and outline the mental models that we have of how people become heroes, from the underdog who defies great odds (David vs. Goliath) to the heroes who redeem themselves or who overcome adversity. Brimming with psychological insight, Heroes provides an illuminating look at heroes-and into our own minds as well.

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An important contribution to the literature on schemas, social cognition, and self-identity. -PsycCRITIQUES

About Scott T. Allison (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond)

Scott T. Allison is Professor of Psychology at the University of Richmond. George R. Goethals holds the E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professorship in Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond.

Chapter 1: Heroes: Who They Are and What They Do [example: Eleanor Roosevelt] Chapter 2: Exemplars: How We Think and Feel About Heroes [example: Randle Patrick McMurphy from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest] Chapter 3: Redemption: Doing the Right Thing [example: Lincoln, re emancipation] Chapter 4: Obstacles: Triumph Over Adversity [example: Ernest Shackleton] Chapter 5: Evil: For Every Hero There is a Villain [example: Iago] Chapter 6: Shaping: How Heroes and Villains Shape Us, and How We Shape Them [example: James Dean] Chapter 7: Conclusions

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Heroes: What They Do and Why We Need Them by Scott T. Allison (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond)

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Scott T. Allison (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond)

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Oxford University Press Inc

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20101118

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240

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Heroes Scott T. Allison (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond)

Heroes by Scott T. Allison (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond)

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Heroes: What They Do and Why We Need Them by Scott T. Allison (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond)

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About Scott T. Allison (Professor of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond)

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