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In "How Pleasure Works," Yale psychologist Paul Bloom examines the underlying mechanisms of human desires and tastes. He covers instinctive pleasures—such as those associated with sex and food—and extends his analysis to the unique human appetites for art, music, and stories. Bloom blends recent scientific research with accessible commentary, offering readers a clear map of how our brains signal and shape pleasurable experiences.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Paul Bloom
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