A Pack of Lies

Towards a Sociology of Lying

By:

J.A.Barnes

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Themes in the Social Sciences

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Defining lies as statements that are intended to deceive, this book considers the contexts in which people tell lies and explores the consequences. The author looks at societies with distinctive religious and ethical traditions where lying is the norm. He also shows how children acquire the capacity to lie at an early age, and learn when it is appropriate to do so. In conclusion, Professor Barnes argues that people are inclined to tell the truth, for apart from the question of morality, there are pragmatic reasons for doing so.

Release date NZ

June 9th, 1994

Author

J.A.Barnes

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

Worked examples or Exercises

Pages

216

Series

Themes in the Social Sciences

Dimensions

152x229x13

ISBN-13

9780521459785

Product ID

1976440

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