How pleasure works : the new science of why we like what we like / Paul Bloom.
| Author/creator | Bloom, Paul, 1963- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : W.W. Norton, 2011. |
| Description | xvi, 280 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Norton paperback Norton paperback. ^A912873 |
| Contents | The essence of pleasure -- Foodies -- Bedtricks -- Irreplaceable -- Performance -- Imagination -- Safety and pain -- Why pleasure matters. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-264) and index. |
| ISBN | 0393340007 |
| ISBN | 9780393340006 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF515 .B56 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |