The science of fear : why we fear the things we shouldn't-- and put ourselves in greater danger / Daniel Gardner.

New York : Dutton, [2008], ©2008.

339 pages ; 24 cm

Prehistoric refugee -- Of two minds -- The death of homo economicus -- The emotional brain -- A story about numbers -- The herd senses danger -- Fear Inc. -- All the fear that's fit to print -- Crime and perception -- The chemistry of fear -- Terrified of terrorism -- There's never been a better time to be alive.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [325]-328) and index.