Beyond revenge : the evolution of the forgiveness instinct /
Michael E. McCullough.
- San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, 2008.
- 298 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: Introduction: Three simple truths about revenge and forgiveness -- Putting vengeance and forgiveness back into human nature -- Revenge is a problem : counting the costs -- Revenge is a solution : three evolutionary hypotheses -- The retribution solution : the evidence for adaptation -- Family, friendship, and the functions of forgiveness -- The forgiveness instinct -- The forgiving brain -- To promote and to maintain friendly relations : making forgiveness happen -- From neurons to nations -- Divine forgiveness and righteous revenge -- Homo ignoscens.