
One Of The Most Profound Interactions That Can Occur Between People, Apologies Have The Power To Heal Humiliations, Free The Mind From Deep-seated Guilt, Remove The Desire For Vengeance, And Ultimately Restore Broken Relationships. With On Apology, Aaron Lazare Offers An Eye-opening Analysis Of This Vital Interaction, Illuminating An Often Hidden Corner Of The Human Heart. He Discusses The Importance Of Shame, Guilt, And Humiliation, The Initial Reluctance To Apologize, The Simplicity Of The Act Of Apologizing, The Spontaneous Generosity And Forgiveness On The Part Of The Offended, The Transfer Of Power And Respect Between Two Parties, And Much More. Readers Will Not Only Find A Wealth Of Insight That They Can Apply To Their Own Lives, But Also A Deeper Understanding Of National And International Conflicts And How We Might Resolve Them. The Act Of Apologizing Is Quite Simply Immensely Fulfilling. On Apology Opens A Window Onto This Common Occurrence To Reveal The Feelings And Actions At The Heart Of This Profound Interaction.
What are the psychological mechanisms and social functions that make the act of apology a transformative force in human relationships? Aaron Lazare, a psychiatrist and former chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, examines the complex interplay of shame, guilt, and humiliation that necessitates an apology. By analyzing both personal interactions and large-scale political conflicts, he argues that the apology serves as a vital tool for restoring dignity and facilitating reconciliation between individuals and nations.
What You Will Find
Experts and readers alike recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the mechanics of interpersonal conflict resolution. The prose is noted for its clinical clarity, making complex psychological concepts accessible to a general audience.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, Usa
ISBN-10:
0198038658
ISBN-13:
9780198038658
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