Touch : the science of hand, heart, and mind

Why can't we tickle ourselves? Why do footballers who hug score more goals? Why does holding a hot coffee make us feel more positively about people? Touch is the sense that make us human. It defines our experiences, shapes our sense of self, and bonds us together. This riveting book from acclaimed neuroscientist David J. Linden is full of revelations about the biology and psychology of touch. It will make you see the world differently - and feel the world differently, too.