Supersense

Bruce Hood

RRP: £8.99

Publisher: CONSTABLE & ROBINSON

Publication Date : 14/05/2009

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

In the tradition of "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell and "The Stuff Of Thought" by Steven Pinker, Hood explores our intuitions and superstitions, examining how they help us understand the world and bind us together as a society. Where do such beliefs come from, and why do we have them? 'An intriguing look at a feature of the human mind that is subtle in its operation but profound in its consequences' Steven Pinker

Publisher's description:

Humans are born with brains designed to make sense of the world and that need for an explanation can lead to beliefs that go beyond reason. This book weaves an account of our 'supersense' that navigates a path through brain science, child development, popular culture, mental illness and the paranormal.

ISBN: 9781849010306