The Happy Brain : The Science of Where Happiness Comes From, and Why
by Dean Burnett (Author)
Format:Paperback / softback 352 pages
Publisher:Guardian Faber Publishing
Imprint:Guardian Faber Publishing
Edition:Main
ISBN:9781783351305
Published:4 Apr 2019
Classifications:Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Popular science, Neurosciences
Readership:General (US: Trade) Professional & Vocational Tertiary Education (US: College)
Weight:276g
Dimensions:130 x 197 x 22 (mm)
Pub. Country:United Kingdom
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Funny, wise and absolutely fascinating. Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to HurtDo you want to be happy? If so - read on. This book has all the answers*In The Happy Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett delves deep into the inner workings of our minds to explore some fundamental questions about happiness. What does it actually mean to be happy? Where does it come from? And what, really, is the point of it? Forget searching for the secret of happiness through lifestyle fads or cod philosophy - Burnett reveals the often surprising truth behind what make us tick.
From whether happiness really begins at home (spoiler alert: yes - sort of) to what love, sex, friendship, wealth, laughter and success actually do to our brains, this book offers a uniquely entertaining insight into what it means to be human. *Not really. Sorry.
But it does have some very interesting questions, and at least the occasional answer.
"Interesting, smart and charming." Adam Kay, author of this is going to hurt, do you want to be happy? If so - read on. This book has all the answers * in happy brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett delves into the internal workings of our brain and explores some basic questions about happiness. What does happiness mean? Where did it come from? What is its focus? Forget the secret of happiness through lifestyle fashion or cod philosophy - Burnett reveals the often surprising truth behind our excitement.
From whether happiness really starts at home (spoiler Alert: Yes - a little) to the impact of love, sex, friendship, wealth, laughter and success on our brains, this book provides a unique and interesting insight into the meaning of human beings* Not really. Im sorry.
But it does have some very interesting questions, at least occasional answers.
