{"product_id":"the-psychology-of-compassion-and-thomas-g-plante-ph-d-9781440832697","title":"The Psychology of Compassion and Cruelty: Understanding the Emotional, Spiritual, and Religious Influences","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis thoughtful book brings together some of the best psychological and spiritual thinkers to ponder evidence-based reflections about the development and nurturance of compassion.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn an effort to alter behavior, scientists have conducted research to better understand the factors that contribute to both caring and cruel behavior among individuals and groups. This uplifting volume reviews evidence collected from experts across disciplines and explains how certain psychological, spiritual, and religious factors spur compassion and deter cruelty. The work extols the importance of religion and psychology as tools for better understanding and influencing behavior. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith deep reflection combined with research-based insights, the book considers the various avenues for creating kinder human beings. Expert contributors examine empirical evidence to learn if engagement in particular activities results in benevolent behavior, while chapters present the many ways in which kindness touches all aspects of life--from racial harmony, to child rearing, to work environments. Topics include exploring the healing effects of prayers and meditation, integrating compassion into higher education, and parenting with greater mindfulness and care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas G. Plante Ph D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440832692\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440832697\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Praeger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 0.90d","brand":"Thomas G. Plante Ph D.","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47930788020479,"sku":"9781440832697","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b1a62d05-a437-47b2-b347-e4d989912542.jpg?v=1766344274","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-psychology-of-compassion-and-thomas-g-plante-ph-d-9781440832697","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}