No Contest: The Case Against Competition – Why the Race Makes Losers of Us All
Product Description
No Contest: The Case Against Competition – Why the Race Makes Losers of Us All
No Contest stands as the definitive critique of competition. Contrary to accepted wisdom, competition is not basic to human nature; it poisons our relationships and holds us back from doing our best. In this new edition, Alfie Kohn argues that the race to win turns all of us into losers.
Technical Specifications
You might also like
Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes
Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason
The Schools Our Children Deserve: Moving Beyond Traditional Classrooms and "Tougher Standards"
Connecting Across Differences: Finding Common Ground with Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime
Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community
The Myth of the Spoiled Child: Coddled Kids, Helicopter Parents, and Other Phony Crises
The Brighter Side Of Human Nature: Altruism And Empathy In Everyday Life
Great Peacemakers: True Stories from Around the World
What Does it Mean to Be Well Educated? And Other Essays on Standards, Grading, and Other Follies
Resilience from the Heart: The Power to Thrive in Life's Extremes