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National public radio kirshenbaum draws on psychology, biology, history, and other disciplines in this highly engaging, highly informative book. 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. Feb 14, 2011 kirshenbaum is a research scientist at the university of texas at austin and her writing is best when shes discussing the empirical. Jan 05, 2011 i decided to give the science of kissing a try.
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Sheril kirshenbaum is the author of the science of kissing and research associate at the center for international energy and environmental policy at the university of texas at austin. What our lips are telling us kirshenbaum, sheril on. The science of kissing by sheril kirshenbaum youtube. But as sheril kirshenbaum, a02, notes, such topics have inspired a good deal of research. 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. What our lips are telling us, page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17. Sheril kirshenbaum, a biologist and science journalist, tackles these questions and more in the science of kissing. Kissing basically acts like a drug by stimulating the natural chemicals in our bodies, yet unlike other human. I thought readers of those threads might enjoy the science of kissing. Sheril kirshenbaum is coauthor of unscientific america. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The science of kissing by sheril kirshenbaum grand central. Read the science of kissing what our lips are telling us by sheril kirshenbaum available from rakuten kobo. In fact, who knew that is the term for the science of kissing.
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Well, just in time for valentines day, sheril kirshenbaum, science writer and author of the recent book, the science of kissing. 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 guest speaker singularity university. Why is kissing integral to some cultures and alien to others. She is involved in conservation initiatives across levels of government and works to improve communication between scientists, policymakers, and the public. Her writing flowed yet she used simple, nontechnical language. Sheril kirshenbaum is director of the energy poll at the university of texas at austin. Kirshenbaum is a research scientist at the university of texas at austin and her writing is best when shes discussing the empirical. Sherils writing appears in publications such as bloomberg and cnn frequently covering topics. Sheril kirshenbaum, a discover magazine blogger, cheerfully steps up to the plate with the science of kissing. How scientific illiteracy threatens our future with chris mooney and wrote the science of kissing, which explores the science behind one of humanitys fondest pastimes. Sheril kirshenbaum works to enhance public understanding of science and. The science of kissing by kirshenbaum, sheril ebook. Sheril kirshenbaum from a noted science journalist comes a wonderfully witty and fascinating exploration of how and why we kiss.
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The book is informed by the latest studies and theories, but kirshenbaums engaging voice gives the information a light touch. The science of kissing will no doubt do something similar. With four months until the science of kissing debuts, some early praise for the book. The science of kissing by sheril kirshenbaum overdrive. 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. Sheril kirshenbaum, a biologist and science journalist, tackles these questions and more in the science of a kiss. Although i think that we likely have the same standards for scientific books, and the lack of depth is likely to annoy me, im. The book is informed by the latest studies and theories, but kirshenbaum s engaging voice gives the information a light touch. Science communicator sheril kirshenbaum is the moderator for our table conversations. 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. 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.
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