The Pleasure Instinct: Why We Crave Adventure, Chocolate, Pheromones, and Music
Gene Wallenstein$21.21
$24.95
An immensely fascinating look at the origins and evolutionary purpose of human pleasure
From 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.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 12/01/2008
ISBN: 9780471619154
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.46h x 6.46w x 1.00d
Review Citations: Choice 09/01/2009
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2009 pg. 6