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A Pack of Lies: Towards a Sociology of Lying

A Pack of Lies: Towards a Sociology of Lying

Paperback

Series: Themes in the Social Sciences

General ParentingGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 0521459788
ISBN13: 9780521459785
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: Jun 9 1994
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.08 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
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.

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