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Riveted : the science of why jokes make us laugh, movies make us cry, and religion makes us feel one with the universe

by Jim Davies

This work investigates the evolutionary and subconscious reasons why certain subjects capture human interest. Drawing on multidisciplinary research, it explains the cognitive patterns that make art, religion, and social information consistently engaging.

Accession 7829 ISBN 9781137279019 Publisher —
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