Where We Meet the World
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The thrilling story of how our senses evolved and how they shape our encounters with the world
Our senses are what make life worth living. They allow us to appreciate a sip of an ice-cold drink, the sound of laughter, the touch of a lover. But only recently have...
Published By Basic Books
Format Hardback
Category
Number Of Pages 320
Publication Date 03/28/2023
ISBN 9781541600850
Dimensions 6.4 inches x 9.65 inches
“Enjoyable popular science.”—Kirkus
“a dazzling account of how we use sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell to navigate the world… The chapters on smell and taste showcase an eye for the extraordinary and a flair for explanation.”—Anjana Ahuja, Financial Times
“[a] jaunty, reader-friendly tour of the senses.”—Natalie Angier, The American Scholar
“illuminating and amusing” —The Mail on Sunday (UK)
“a wide-ranging and highly engaging read.”—The Observer (UK)
“a rollercoaster combination of science, cultural history, romance, philosophy and schoolboy humour.”—Katy Guest, The Guardian (UK)
“infectiously enthusiastic”—James McConnachie, Sunday Times (UK)
“It is nearly impossible to grasp what other animals smell, see, or feel. Ashley Ward’s dive into the way we and other species interpret the surrounding world offers astonishing insights.”—Frans de Waal, author of Mama’s Last Hug
“Absorbing, surprising and at times profound. After reading this, reality will never be quite the same.”—Dave Goulson, author of Silent Earth