The pursuit of happiness is one of the most common and enduring quests of human life. It's what drives us to get a job, fall in love, watch stand-up comedy, go to therapy, have questionable obsessions, and come home at the end of the day. But where does happiness come from, and why do we need it so much? Is lasting, permanent happiness possible--or should it be? And what does any of this have to do with the brain?In this delightful sequel to Idiot Brain, Dean Burnett explores these questions from a neuroscientific perspective. He combines the latest research and theories about how the brain works with interviews and contributions from relevant individuals, such as relationship experts, psychology professors, comedy writers, celebrities, millionaire gurus, and pretty much anyone else involved in bringing about happiness in others. Distinguished by Burnett's signature wit and curiosity, Happy Brain elucidates our understanding of what happiness actually is, where it comes from, and what exactly is going on in our brains when we're in a cheery state. Humorous and enlightening, Happy Brain explores a fascinating aspect of modern neuroscience and, in the process, reveals something about what it means to be human.
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Neuroscientist Dean Burnett dives into the squishy science and bubbly feelings of what happiness means.
Dean Burnett is a real funny cat, and I adore him and his brain.--Whoopi GoldbergBurnett's description of the neurochemistry of love and its affiliated emotions is worth the price of admission... a pleasing tour of the brain and its feel-good longings.You should read this funny, stimulating and rewarding book. You'll be happy you did.Charming... Dean Burnett approaches the complex, often fleeting, state of mental satisfaction with ebullient curiosity and wonder.Readers seeking an overview of the current research on happiness, who appreciate British humor, should find it enjoyable and enlightening.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780393651348
Publisert
2018-05-29
Utgiver
Vendor
Ww Norton & Co
Vekt
570 gr
Høyde
244 mm
Bredde
165 mm
Dybde
33 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
352

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Biographical note

Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist who lectures and tutors at the Centre for Medical Education at Cardiff University. He writes a popular science blog called Brain Yapping, for the Cosmic Shambles Network, and dabbles in stand-up comedy. He lives in Cardiff, Wales.