Taking the Proverbial by Geoff Rolls

Taking the Proverbial by Geoff Rolls

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An amusing and highly readable collection of articles examining the psychological truths and misconceptions behind the proverbs and sayings we use every day. Is the grass really greener on the other side Does familiarity breed contempt If at first you don't succeed, should you really try again

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Taking the Proverbial by Geoff Rolls

An amusing and highly readable collection of articles examining the psychological truths and misconceptions behind the proverbs and sayings we use every day. Is the grass really greener on the other side? Does familiarity breed contempt? If at first you don't succeed, should you really try again?
An intriguing and original look at more than 60 sayings that will be essential reading - The Guardian
Geoff Rolls is the author of the compelling Classic Case Studies in Psychology (Hodder Arnold), and has co-authored many other well-received psychology titles with bestselling textbook author Richard Gross. He is a lecturer in psychology at Peter Symonds College.
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ISBN 13 9780550103352
ISBN 10 055010335X
Title Taking the Proverbial
Author Geoff Rolls
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Murray Press
Year published 2007-10-26
Number of pages 192
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