What Makes a Hero?

An entertaining investigation into the biology and psychology of why we sacrifice for other people   Researchers are now applying the lens of science to study heroism for the first time. How do biology, upbringing, and outside influences intersect to produce altruistic and heroic behavior? And how can we encourage this behavior in corporations, classrooms, and individuals?   Using dozens of fascinating real-life examples, Elizabeth Svoboda explains how our genes compel us to do good fo