An edition of How pleasure works (2011)

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the new science of why we like what we like

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An edition of How pleasure works (2011)

How pleasure works

the new science of why we like what we like

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In this fascinating and witty account, Yale psychologist Paul Bloom examines the science behind our curious desires, attractions, and tastes, covering everything from the animal instincts of sex and food to the uniquely human taste for art, music, and stories.

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W.W. Norton
Language
English
Pages
280

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Pleasure, New York Times reviewed

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Cover of: How pleasure works
How pleasure works: the new science of why we like what we like
2011, W.W. Norton
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Table of Contents

The essence of pleasure
Foodies
Bedtricks
Irreplaceable
Performance
Imagination
Safety and pain
Why pleasure matters.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-264) and index.

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New York
Series
Norton paperback, Norton paperback

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
152.42
Library of Congress
BF515 .B56 2011, BF515.B56 2011

The Physical Object

Pagination
xvi, 280 pages
Number of pages
280

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Open Library
OL27790474M
Internet Archive
howpleasureworks0000bloo
ISBN 10
0393340007
ISBN 13
9780393340006
OCLC/WorldCat
705518921

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