The Happy Brain The Science of Where Happiness Comes from, and Why

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Publisher's Synopsis

Do you want to be happy?

If so - read on. This book has all the answers.*

In The Happy Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett delves deep into the inner workings of our minds to explore some fundamental questions about happiness. For starters: what does it actually mean to be happy? Where does it come from? And is there a secret to making it last forever?

In his research into these questions - and many more besides - Burnett unravels our complex internal lives to reveal the often surprising truth behind what makes us tick. From whether happiness really begins at home (spoiler alert: yes - sort of) to what love, sex, friendship, wealth, laughter and success actually do to our brains, this book offers a uniquely entertaining insight into what it means to be human.

* Not really. Sorry. But it does have some very interesting questions, and at least the occasional answer.

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Guardian Books

Guardian Books brings you the very best from the Guardian and Observer in book format. From collections of your favourite columnists to puzzle compendiums, outstanding sports journalism to political commentary.

Book information

ISBN: 9781783351299
Publisher: Guardian Faber Publishing
Imprint: Guardian Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 158
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 344
Weight: 378g
Height: 215mm
Width: 136mm
Spine width: 36mm