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The Dangerous Edge: Psychology of Excitement by Michael J. Apter (Hardcover, 1992)
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Apter examines the reasons why people take part in dangerous activities, and explores the complex relationship between excitement, anxiety, panic and euphoria. He discusses the psychological mechanisms which court danger and the counter-instincts which seek to contain the risk. This seeking of risky but limited excitement is, he argues, an important social safety valve and channels energies and desires that would otherwise find expression in criminal and wantonly destructive activities. However, this craving for excitement can escalate and lead people to attempt ever more risky, foolhardy and ultimately fatal feats. Apter highlights these dangers and suggests ways in which such escalation can be avoided.Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-139780029007655
eBay Product ID (ePID)88097929
Product Key Features
Number of Pages192 Pages
Publication NameThe Dangerous Edge: Psychology of Excitement
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPsychology
Publication Year1992
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaBiological Psychology, Social Psychology
AuthorMichael J. Apter
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height245 mm
Item Weight504 g
Item Width165 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorMichael J. Apter
TopicPopular Psychology
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