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Topics range from the kind of kissing men like to do as distinct from women to what animals can teach us about the kiss to whether or not the true art of kissing was lost sometime in the dark ages. So although the information in part one about the kissing. The first literary evidence for kissing dates back about 3,500 years to indias vedic sanskrit texts, says scientist sheril kirshenbaum, who wrote the book on the science of kissing grand central. National public radio kirshenbaum draws on psychology, biology, history, and other disciplines in this highly engaging, highly informative book. Jan 05, 2011 i decided to give the science of kissing a try. File type pdf the science of kissing what our lips are telling us sheril kirshenbaum the science of kissing what our lips are telling us sheril kirshenbaum the science behind kissing why do we kiss who do human beings kiss. There are just some of the questions sheril kirshenbaum attempts to answer in, the science of kissing. Sheril kirshenbaum, a marine biologist and science journalist, tackles these questions and more in the science of kissing. The science of kissing what our lips are telling us sheril. Kissing remains popular among the people of the world, and in a new book former scibling sheril kirshenbaum delves into the emerging science behind the ageold practice. What our lips are telling us, by sheril kirshenbaum explores one of the most universal social interactions the kiss and looks at how a kiss affects us at the physical level and why kissing is so beneficial for our species. Why is kissing integral to some cultures and alien to others.
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What our lips are telling us in new york journal of books. Sheril kirshenbaum is an associate at duke university and coauthor of the forthcoming book, unscientific america. Is the impetus to kiss based simply on the primal premise that. Sheril kirshenbaum is director of the energy poll at the university of texas at austin. I thought readers of those threads might enjoy the science of kissing. From a noted science journalist comes a wonderfully witty and fascinating exploration of how and why we kiss. They say you never forget your first kissit sears itself into your memory. Kirshenbaum explains the chemistry of kissing as well, and even addresses the future of kissing, discussing how technological innovation may be affecting interpersonal cues that have evolved over time.
The science of kissing is, ultimately, a pop psych piece aiming to encompass the biological, neuroscientific, sociological, anthropological, and evolutionary history, causes, and effects of kissing. Lips are telling us sheril kirshenbaum the science of kissing what our lips are telling us sheril kirshenbaum the science behind kissing why do we kiss who do human. How science illiteracy threatens our future basic books, 2009 and the author of the science of kissing. Her writing flowed yet she used simple, nontechnical language. Kirshenbaum, a biologist and researcher at the university of texas at austin and whose excellent writing was featured in the best american science writing, 2010 anthology, spent two years compiling the information in this book. Sheril kirshenbaum is coauthor of unscientific america. I thought readers of those threads might enjoy the science of kissing henceforth known as tsok based on my first impression of it as a light and entertaining science read. What our lips are telling us, sheds light on exactly what goes on biologically when we lock lips. Feb 23, 2011 the science of kissing isnt all candlelight and walks on the moonstruck beach, but sheril kirshenbaums honesty, wit, and creativity make reading this book a journey to treasure. Its everything you always wanted to know about kissing but either havent asked, couldnt find out, or didnt realize you should understand.
Sheril kirshenbaums new book, the science of kissing, explores the history and biology behind mankinds most recognizable gesture of affection. With four months until the science of kissing debuts, some early praise for the book. Sheril kirshenbaum, a discover magazine blogger, cheerfully steps up to the plate with the science of kissing. The science of kissing sheril kirshenbaum 9780446559904. Kissing really matters in relationships, said sheril kirshenbaum, author of the book, the science of kissing, published in january 2011. What our lips are telling us, that tells you everything you ever wanted to. Well, just in time for valentines day, sheril kirshenbaum, science writer and author of the recent book, the science of kissing. The science of kissing ebook by sheril kirshenbaum.
The science of kissing by sheril kirshenbaum overdrive. As it turns out, this was a hard book to grade because as a science book it was disappointingly slight and i say that as someone whos prefers to have science offered. She is also the director of energy poll at the university of texas, austin in austin, texas. She contributes to nprs science friday and scientific american, and was featured in the best american science writing 2010.
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