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Preeminent psychologist Lisa Barrett lays out how the brain constructs emotions in a way that could revolutionize psychology, health care, the legal system, and our understanding of the human mind.
“Fascinating . . . A thought-provoking journey into emotion science.”—The Wall Street Journal
“A singular book, remarkable for the freshness of its ideas and the boldness and clarity with which they are presented.”—Scientific American
“A brilliant and original book on the science of emotion, by the deepest thinker about this topic since Darwin.”—Daniel Gilbert, best-selling author of Stumbling on Happiness
The science of emotion is in the midst of a revolution on par with the discovery of relativity in physics and natural selection in biology. Leading the charge is psychologist and neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett, whose research overturns the long-standing belief that emotions are automatic, universal, and hardwired in different brain regions. Instead, Barrett shows, we construct each instance of emotion through a unique interplay of brain, body, and culture.
A lucid report from the cutting edge of emotion science, How Emotions Are Made reveals the profound real-world consequences of this breakthrough for everything from neuroscience and medicine to the legal system and even national security, laying bare the immense implications of our latest and most intimate scientific revolution.
Publisher : Mariner Books; Reprint edition (March 13, 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 448 pages
ISBN-10 : 1328915433
ISBN-13 : 978-1328915436
Item Weight : 12.3 ounces
Dimensions : 5.31 x 1.12 x 8 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book enlightening and thought-provoking, learning about the inner workings of the brain and appreciating its extensive information. Moreover, they consider it a must-read for those interested in cognition, describing it as a fun and compelling read. However, opinions about the emotional content are mixed, with some finding it amazing while others question whether emotions objectively exist.
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