The Concise Book of Lying
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- Pages: 384
- Year: 2001
- Book Code: Hardcover
- Availability: In Stock
- Publisher: FSG
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₹1,195.00
Using history, mythology, anecdotes, and analyses to trace the evolution of deception throughout time, from the Bible to modern-day society, a fascinating and revealing guide discusses what motivates people to lie, what is involved in concocting an effective lie, and what the repercussions are once the lie has been dispatched. 10,000 first printing.
Review
"A brisk walking tour of the cultural implications of the human power to deceive" -- Scott McLemee, Newsday
"An enjoyable meander through moral thickets -- Andrew Stark, The Wall Street Journal
"Casually charming make[s] us think harder and more intelligently" -- Francine Prose, Elle
"Enjoyable fresh distinctive. [Sullivan] draws upon an eclectic array of literary sources" -- Merle Rubin, The Christian Science Monitor
"Highly entertaining survey of lying throughout history, from the Greeks to Ivan Boesky, from the Bible to Clinton Nothing less than riveting" -- Adrienne Miller, Esquire
"An enjoyable meander through moral thickets -- Andrew Stark, The Wall Street Journal
"Casually charming make[s] us think harder and more intelligently" -- Francine Prose, Elle
"Enjoyable fresh distinctive. [Sullivan] draws upon an eclectic array of literary sources" -- Merle Rubin, The Christian Science Monitor
"Highly entertaining survey of lying throughout history, from the Greeks to Ivan Boesky, from the Bible to Clinton Nothing less than riveting" -- Adrienne Miller, Esquire
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