Why Humans Like to Cry
| Author | : Michael Trimble |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 241 |
| Release | : 2014-08-08 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780198713494 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0198713495 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Why Humans Like to Cry by : Michael Trimble
Download or read book Why Humans Like to Cry written by Michael Trimble and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-08-08 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human beings are the only species to have evolved the trait of emotional crying. We even create music, fiction, film, and theatre - 'Tragedy' - to encourage crying. Michael Trimble looks at the physiology and evolution of this unique human behaviour, exploring its links with language, consciousness, empathy, and religious practices.
