Why do we feel better after a good cry? What might the length of your earlobes have to do with jealousy? These and other questions can be answered by looking at the research of emotions. Claudia Hammond takes nine universal emotions in turn and looks at the science behind them, combining the latest theories and discoveries from neuroscientists and psychologists with everyday human experience. In a highly entertaining and thought-provoking journey through the science of feelings, the book asks how the brain and body interact to produce emotions, and what, if anything, we can do to harness them. With the help of scientists, artists, therapists, and philosophers, the authorexamines the physiological and sociological origins of emotions.
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'Hammond summarises a formidable array of current research, weaving this gently between personal anecdotes, detailed accounts of some of the more lurid and entertaining experiments and nuggets of hard fact.' Emma Crichton-Miller, Sunday Telegraph'Learn all about emotions with this book full of mind-bending facts. The answers to the questions affect all of us who ride the emotional rollercoaster every day.' Sam Wostear, The SunThe R4 series Emotional Rollercoaster was described as "a wonderful series" by the Observer, "spellbinding" by the Irish Times and "a fascinating kaleidoscope of voices, observations and ideas" by the Sunday Express 作者简介
Claudia Hammondis a radio host and frequent contributor to The Guardian and Independent.
| 出版社 | HarperCollins UK |
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| 作者 | Claudia Hammond |