Publisher's Synopsis
This text proposes a science of self-control based on the principles of behavioural psychology and economics. It argues that the only way to achieve such control is through the development of harmonious patterns of behaviour.
About the Publisher
Founded in 1913, Harvard University Press is the publisher of such classic works as John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, E. O. Wilson's On Human Nature, and Helen Vendler's Dickinson. The Press continues to be a leading publisher of convergent works in the sciences, humanities, and social sciences, while also taking bold steps in exciting new directions, from innovative partnerships, to a diverse translation program, to an expanded commitment to facilitating scholarly conversation around the globe.
