Dangerous Edge The Psychology of Excitement

Name: Dangerous Edge The Psychology of Excitement
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ISBN: 9780029007655

ISBN-10: 0029007658

ISBN-13: 9780029007655

Edition: 1992

Authors: Michael J. Apter

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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…

Book details

List price: $27.95
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: Free Press
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English