This publication, "The Pleasure Instinct: Why We Crave Adventure, Chocolate, Pheromones, and Music" by Gene Wallenstein, published by Wiley in 2008, delves into the origins and evolutionary purpose of human pleasure. Through an accessible exploration, the book examines key themes such as the enjoyment of music, cravings for chocolate, love for family, attraction to beauty, and the development of pleasure in children. It offers insights into the role of pleasure in brain development and the fundamental urge to feel good, presented within the genres of Science and Psychology, focusing on emotions.
This manual serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the intricate mechanisms behind human pleasure and its evolutionary significance. It outlines the core concepts and scientific disciplines related to emotions and well-being, providing a structured overview of the subject matter. Readers will find detailed discussions on various aspects of pleasure, from its biological underpinnings to its manifestation in everyday experiences, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the psychological and scientific facets of human motivation.
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.
Author: Wallenstein, Gene
Publisher: Wiley
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Pleasure Instinct: Why We Crave Adventure, Chocolate, Pheromones, and Music
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2008-12-16
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780471619154
Category: Science : General
Category: Psychology : Emotions
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.
Author: Wallenstein, Gene
Publisher: Wiley
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Pleasure Instinct: Why We Crave Adventure, Chocolate, Pheromones, and Music
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2008-12-16
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780471619154
Category: Science : General
Category: Psychology : Emotions
