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The Science of Sin
Why We Do The Things We Know We Shouldn't
The Science of Sin
Why We Do The Things We Know We Shouldn't
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Description
Why do we do things we know we shouldn't?
The Science of Sin brings together the latest findings from neuroscience research to shed light on the universally fascinating subject of temptation--where it comes from, how to resist it and why we all succumb from time to time. With chapters inspired by the seven deadly sins, neurobiologist Jack Lewis illuminates the neural battles between temptation and restraint that take place within our brains, suggesting strategies to help us better manage our most troublesome impulses with the explicit goal of improving our health, our happiness and our productivity.
Anyone who has ever wondered why they never seem to be able to stick to their diet, who marvels at how little work some of their colleagues get away with doing, who despairs at the anti-social behavior of their teenagers, who can't understand how cheaters can juggle extra-marital affairs, who struggles to resist the lure of the comfy sofa and the giant bag of chips, or who makes themselves thoroughly bitter by endlessly comparing themselves to others--this book is for you.
Product details
| Published | Sep 11 2018 |
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| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 304 |
| ISBN | 9781472936141 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Sigma |
| Illustrations | black and white illustrations throughout |
| Dimensions | 216 x 135 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Raises some interesting questions about the brain's role in bad behaviour.
Sunday Times Culture
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Offers entertaining and enlightening insights into the neurobiology behind some of our favourite sins. It combines fascinating contemporary and historical stories with cutting edge science and offers ways to temper our anti-social tendencies.
Dr Michael Mosley, science journalist and TV presenter
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This book is a rollercoaster ride through the brain in search of what actually causes the dark side of human nature. It brings together science, religion and philosophy in a way that casts light on everyone's battle with temptation.
Johnny Ball, TV personality and author of Wonders Beyond Numbers
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Writing with breadth, clarity and wisdom, Jack Lewis takes us through the religious antecedents. Each 'sin' is treated in the same careful and systematic way; highlighting their glory and their devastating consequences, their origins and what it means to commit them – or not. The way that difficult issues are underwritten by deeply informed neuroscience lends the book a reassuring authority.
Karl Friston FRS, Professor of Neuroscience, University College London, UK
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The neurological circuits responsible [for our sins] are named and shamed.
Strong Words Magazine
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