Liar

The Truth About Lying

Robert Feldman

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Virgin
02 August 2010

Psychology; Popular psychology

Discover the truth about the huge - and sometimes even positive - role lying plays in our lives

Ever told someone they looked 'great' when they really looked awful?

Ever said you'd be 'there in a second' ... knowing it would be more like five minutes?

Ever made up an excuse to get out of a difficult situation? Or claimed that you never told lies? Never?

Liar!

But don't feel bad - we all tell lies, all the time. Two to three times in a ten-minute conversation is the average according to the latest research. From the 'white lies' that help smooth over tricky social situations to lies told with intent to harm, lying plays a huge - and crucial - role in our society at every level.

Drawing on mindboggling examples of real-life liars who were caught in the act as well as years of research into deception, Robert Feldman, one of the world's leading authorities in the field, reveals the truth about why we lie, including how children learn to do it, what it costs us, how we benefit and how it can fail with catastrophic consequences.

By: Robert Feldman
Imprint: Virgin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 208g
ISBN: 9780753515662
ISBN 10: 0753515660
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 02 August 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert S Feldman, PhD, is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science. He is an Associate Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has written over one hundred books, book chapters and scientific articles, and his psychology textbooks have sold over one million copies and have been translated into numerous languages.

Reviews for Liar: The Truth About Lying

Lays out in stark terms just how prevalent lying has become * Time magazine * An enjoyable overview of social-science research on lying and its necessity * Guardian *