The Private Life of the Brain
- ISBN-10
- 0141007206
- ISBN-13
- 9780141007205
- Series
- The Private Life of the Brain
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 272
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002-02-28
- Publisher
- Penguin UK
- Author
- Susan Greenfield
Description
An explanation of the various mysteries of pleasure in the workings of the mind. The book shows how different experiences give rise to similar sensations in the mind - such as sport, raves, or orgasm; explores the workings of recreational drugs; and explains the neurological character of pleasure.
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- 2001-05-25
- 272 pages
- Paperback
- Wiley
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- 2000-05-29
- 272 pages
- Paperback
- Wiley
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