Bibliograph

No contest, the case against competition, Alfie Kohn

Type

Label

No contest, the case against competition, Alfie Kohn

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-314) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

No contest

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

26255272

Responsibility statement

Alfie Kohn

Sub title

the case against competition

Summary

Competition may be as American as apple pie, but social scientist Alfie Kohn argues that our struggle to defeat one another--at work, at school, at play, and at home--turns all of us into losers. Contrary to the myths with which we have been raised, Kohn shows that competition is not an inevitable part of human nature. It does not motivate us to do our best. Rather than building character, competition sabotages self-esteem and ruins relationships. Kohn argues that we need to restructure our institutions so that one person's success does not depend on another's failure. For this revised edition, he adds a detailed account of how students can learn more effectively by working cooperatively in the classroom instead of struggling to be Number One.--From publisher description

Table Of Contents

The "number one" obsession -- Is competition inevitable: the human nature myth -- Is competition more productive: the rewards of working together -- Is competition more enjoyable: on sports, play, & fun -- Does competition build character: psychological considerations -- Against each other: interpersonal considerations -- The logic of playing dirty -- Women and competition -- Beyond competition: thoughts on making change -- Learning together

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