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{{toplink|url=http://www.stefanklein.info|name=stefanklein.info}}[[File:StefanKlein.jpg|100px|thumb|right|''Survival of the Nicest'', by Stefan Klein.]]'''Stefan Klein''' is an author. The webpage for his book ''Survival of the Nicest'' {{gives}}<blockquote>In a book certain to change our thinking and our actions, science writer Stefan Klein argues that selfishness is self-defeating and proves the evolutionary advantages of altruism.<br><br>"The future belongs to the altruists,” Stefan Klein proclaims in this wide-ranging and often surprising exploration of why generosity, and not selfishness, is the means to achieving lasting personal and societal success. A highly readable synthesis of an extraordinary array of material—including current brain research and genetics, economics and social psychology, behavioral and anthropological experiments, history and contemporary culture--''Survival of the Nicest'' clearly establishes just how evolution has hard-wired us to act for one another’s benefit. At once serious, entertaining, and grounded in the most up-to-date science, Klein’s book helps us to clearly understand how and why caring for and about others protects us from loneliness and depression; makes us happier, healthier, and more successful; and can even extend our lives.</blockquote> | {{toplink|url=http://www.stefanklein.info|name=stefanklein.info}}[[File:StefanKlein.jpg|100px|thumb|right|''Survival of the Nicest'', by Stefan Klein.]]'''Stefan Klein''' is an author. The webpage for his book ''Survival of the Nicest'' {{gives}}<blockquote>In a book certain to change our thinking and our actions, science writer Stefan Klein argues that selfishness is self-defeating and proves the evolutionary advantages of altruism.<br><br>"The future belongs to the altruists,” Stefan Klein proclaims in this wide-ranging and often surprising exploration of why generosity, and not selfishness, is the means to achieving lasting personal and societal success. A highly readable synthesis of an extraordinary array of material—including current brain research and genetics, economics and social psychology, behavioral and anthropological experiments, history and contemporary culture--''Survival of the Nicest'' clearly establishes just how evolution has hard-wired us to act for one another’s benefit. At once serious, entertaining, and grounded in the most up-to-date science, Klein’s book helps us to clearly understand how and why caring for and about others protects us from loneliness and depression; makes us happier, healthier, and more successful; and can even extend our lives.</blockquote> | ||
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*Excerpt: [https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00DPLKD12&tag=bing08-20&linkCode=kpp&reshareId=1BT3GNWYR5V133KRA8JP&reshareChannel=system Introduction] | |||
*Other Books: [http://www.stefanklein.info/en/books Stefan Klein: Books In English] | *Other Books: [http://www.stefanklein.info/en/books Stefan Klein: Books In English] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:07, 9 May 2018
Stefan Klein is an author. The webpage for his book Survival of the Nicest gives the following descriptive information:
In a book certain to change our thinking and our actions, science writer Stefan Klein argues that selfishness is self-defeating and proves the evolutionary advantages of altruism.
"The future belongs to the altruists,” Stefan Klein proclaims in this wide-ranging and often surprising exploration of why generosity, and not selfishness, is the means to achieving lasting personal and societal success. A highly readable synthesis of an extraordinary array of material—including current brain research and genetics, economics and social psychology, behavioral and anthropological experiments, history and contemporary culture--Survival of the Nicest clearly establishes just how evolution has hard-wired us to act for one another’s benefit. At once serious, entertaining, and grounded in the most up-to-date science, Klein’s book helps us to clearly understand how and why caring for and about others protects us from loneliness and depression; makes us happier, healthier, and more successful; and can even extend our lives.
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- Excerpt: Introduction
- Other Books: Stefan Klein: Books In English