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OverviewJohn T. Cacioppo's groundbreaking research topples one of the pillars of modern medicine and psychology: the focus on the individual as the unit of inquiry. By employing brain scans, monitoring blood pressure, and analyzing immune function, he demonstrates the overpowering influence of social context---a factor so strong that it can alter DNA replication. He defines an unrecognized syndrome, chronic loneliness; brings it out of the shadow of its cousin, depression; and shows how this subjective sense of social isolation uniquely disrupts our perceptions, behavior, and physiology, becoming a trap that not only reinforces isolation but can also lead to early death. He gives the lie to the Hobbesian view of human nature as a war of all against all, and he shows how social cooperation is, in fact, humanity's defining characteristic. Most important, he shows how we can break the trap of isolation for our benefit both as individuals and as a society. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John T Cacioppo, Ph.D. (Ohio State University) , William Patrick (Excelsior College Berkeley International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame Olc Ace Presidents Forum Wiche Upcea Ahea) , Dick HillPublisher: Findaway World Imprint: Findaway World ISBN: 9781615746637ISBN 10: 1615746633 Publication Date: 01 October 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Pre-recorded MP3 player Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |