| Description |
xvi, 280 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
The essence of pleasure -- Foodies -- Bedtricks -- Irreplaceable -- Performance -- Imagination -- Safety and pain -- Why pleasure matters |
| Summary |
In this fascinating and witty account, Yale psychologist Paul Bloom draws on insights from child development, philosophy, neuroscience, and behavioral economics to examine the science behind our curious desires, attractions, and tastes, covering everything from the animal instincts for sex and food to the uniquely human taste for art, music, and stories |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Pleasure.
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| LC no. |
2010005803 |
| ISBN |
9780393066326 hardcover |
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0393066320 hardcover |
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