The Pleasure Instinct: Why We Crave Adventure, Chocolate, Pheromones, and Music
Book Details
Author(s)Gene Wallenstein
PublisherWiley
ISBN / ASIN0471619159
ISBN-139780471619154
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank1,461,440
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
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.
