Why does music move us? Why do we crave chocolate? Why do we see in colour? A Natural History of the Senses is both an exploration of the physical processes underlying our perceptions and an eloquent ode to life. Poet, pilot, naturalist, journalist, essayist and explorer Diane Ackerman takes each of the five senses in turn and weaves together scientific fact with lore, literary allusion and voluptuous description. With her unfailing curiosity about the world illuminating everything she turns her gaze upon, Diane Ackerman ...
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Why does music move us? Why do we crave chocolate? Why do we see in colour? A Natural History of the Senses is both an exploration of the physical processes underlying our perceptions and an eloquent ode to life. Poet, pilot, naturalist, journalist, essayist and explorer Diane Ackerman takes each of the five senses in turn and weaves together scientific fact with lore, literary allusion and voluptuous description. With her unfailing curiosity about the world illuminating everything she turns her gaze upon, Diane Ackerman has created an inspirational grand tour of the senses.
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Publisher:
Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published:
2000
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17563895873
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9781857994032.
Publisher:
Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published:
1996
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17467005074
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Good. Bumps/wear at edges/corners. Marks, scratches, creasing and some scuffing to cover. Crease lines at spine. Fading/foxing/scratches at text blocks. Fdaing at page edges. Text good and legible. 352 p.