Touch: The Science of the Hand, Heart, and Mind

Touch: The Science of the Hand, Heart, and Mind - Paperback

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Touch: The Science of the Hand, Heart, and Mind - Paperback

Touch: The Science of the Hand, Heart, and Mind - Paperback

by David J. Linden
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Book Overview

The New York Times-bestselling author of The Compass of Pleasure examines how our sense of touch is interconnected with our emotions

Dual-function receptors in our skin make mint feel cool and chili peppers hot. Without the brain's dedicated centers for emotional touch, an orgasm would feel more like a sneeze--convulsive, but not especially nice. From skin to nerves to brain, the organization of our body's touch circuits is a complex and often counterintuitive system that affects everything from our social interactions to our general health and development.

In Touch, neuroscientist and bestselling author David J. Linden explores this critical interface between our bodies and the outside world, between ourselves and others. Along the way, he answers such questions as: Why do women have more refined detection with their fingertips than men? Is there a biological basis for the use of acupuncture to relieve pain? How do drugs like Ecstasy heighten and motivate sensual touch? Why can't we tickle ourselves? Linking biology and behavioral science, Touch offers an entertaining and enlightening answer to how we feel in every sense of the word.
ISBN9780143128441
Author David J. Linden
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
GenreEducation
FormatPaperback
PublishedJanuary 2016
LanguageENG- English
Pages272
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About David J. Linden

David J. Linden, Ph.D., is a professor in the Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His laboratory has worked for many years on the cellular substrates of memory storage, recovery of function following brain injury and a few other topics. He has a longstanding interest in scientific communication and served for many years as the Chief Editor of the Journal of Neurophysiology. His books include The Accidental Mind, Touch, and Think Tank. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

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