How pleasure works : the new science of why we like what we like /
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.
| Main Author: | Bloom, Paul, 1963- |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
W. W. Norton,
[2010]
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Subjects: |
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