Self-Control: Individual Differences and What They Mean for Personal Responsibility and Public Policy

ISBN-13: 9781009098564 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022

W. L. Tiemeijer

Opis

Drawing on state-of-the-art psychological research on self-control, this study argues that the concept has been gravely overlooked, with profound political implications.

Recenzje

'Self-control is one of the most powerful and important traits, contributing to both individual and society-wide success. This is a thoughtful, readable, persuasive book about the power of self-control both in the psychology of individuals and in enabling society to function better. Beautifully written and full of interesting information, it is a terrific resource both for the casual interested reader and the expert researcher.' Roy F. Baumeister, University of Queensland, author of The Self Explained: Why and How We Become Who We Are

Spis treści

1. Introduction; Part I. Self- Control: 2. A gift for life; 3. How situation undermines self-control; 4. Building self-control?; 5. The value of the future; 6. The self-control effects of poverty; Part II: …And Its Implications for Society and Politics: 7. The ever-growing importance of self-control; 8. Self-control and moral responsibility; 9. Who should get what?; 10. Conclusion: what is to be done?; Appendix to chapter 3; Acknowledgement; Bibliography; Index; Notes.