A Natural History of the Senses by Diane Ackerman (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Natural History of the Senses by Diane Ackerman A naturalist guides readers through the human senses, discussing the evolution of the kiss, the sadistic cuisine of eighteenth-century England, the chemistry of pain, and the melodies of Earth. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Diane Ackermans lusciously written grand tour of the realm of the senses includes conversations with an iceberg in Antarctica and a professional nose in New York, along with dissertations on kisses and tattoos, sadistic cuisine and the music played by the planet Earth. "Delightful . . . gives the reader the richest possible feeling of the worlds the senses take in." —The New York Times Author Biography Diane Ackerman has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction in addition to garnering many other awards and recognitions for her work, which include the bestselling The Zookeepers Wife and A Natural History of the Senses. She lives in Ithaca, New York. Details ISBN0679735666 Author Diane Ackerman Short Title NATURAL HIST OF THE SENSES Pages 352 Language English ISBN-10 0679735666 ISBN-13 9780679735663 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 152.1 Year 1991 Imprint Vintage Books Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence Ithaca, NY, US Birth 1948 Affiliation Cornell University DOI 10.1604/9780679735663 AU Release Date 1991-09-10 NZ Release Date 1991-09-10 US Release Date 1991-09-10 UK Release Date 1991-09-10 Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 1991-09-10 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2628805;

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