The Pleasure Instinct: Why We Crave Adventure, Chocolate, Pheromones, and Music
An immensely fascinating look at the origins and evolutionary purpose of human pleasureFrom our enjoyment of music to our cravings for chocolate, from our love for children and family to our attraction to things of beauty, this book embarks on an intriguing and accessible exploration of the...
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An immensely fascinating look at the origins and evolutionary purpose of human pleasureFrom our enjoyment of music to our cravings for chocolate, from our love for children and family to our attraction to things of beauty, this book embarks on an intriguing and accessible exploration of the purpose of pleasure in our lives and in human history. How did pleasure evolve and why? How does it develop in children? How does the pursuit of pleasure play a critical role in brain development? The Pleasure Instinct explores everything we need to know about our urge to feel good.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780471619154 (0471619159)
Publish date: December 1st 2008
Publisher: Wiley
Pages no: 256
Edition language: English
Category:
Love,
Non Fiction,
Science,
Romance,
Biology,
Family,
Sociology,
Psychology,
Social,
Evolution,
Relationships
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