The Pleasure Instinct · Why We Crave Adventure, Chocolate, Pheromones, and Music

The Pleasure Instinct · Why We Crave Adventure, Chocolate, Pheromones, and Music
Authors
Wallenstein, Gene
Publisher
Wiley
Tags
psychology , romance , science , general , emotions , social science , evolution , sociology , life sciences
ISBN
9780470475485
Date
2008-12-16T00:00:00+00:00
Size
0.27 MB
Lang
en
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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.