David J. Linden
Touch: The Science of the Sense that Makes Us Human
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241184066
- author:
- David J. Linden
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Viking
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Popular Science, Human Biolo
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
How our sense of touch and emotion are interconnected is explored by neuroscientist David J. Linden in this engaging examination.
The interface between touch and emotional responses affects social interactions, general health, and development, according to Linden. The organization of the body's touch circuits influences various aspects of life, from consumer choice to sexual intercourse, tool use, and even the origins of language.
Lucidly explaining how sensory and emotional context work together to distinguish between perceptions of what feels good and what feels bad, Linden offers an entertaining and enlightening answer to how we feel in every sense of the word.
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