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Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us
Wiley
April 2011
On Sale: April 19, 2011
272 pages
ISBN: 0470638699
EAN: 9780470638699
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
Two crackerjack science journalists from NPR look at why
some things (and some people!) drive us crazy It happens everywhere?offices, schools, even your own
backyard. Plus, seemingly anything can trigger it?cell
phones, sirens, bad music, constant distractions, your boss,
or even your spouse. We all know certain things get under
our skin. Can science explain why? Palca and Lichtman take
you on a scientific quest through psychology, evolutionary
biology, anthropology, and other disciplines to uncover the
truth about being annoyed. What is the recipe for annoyance?
For starters, it should be temporary, unpleasant, and
unpredictable, like a boring meeting or mosquito bites * Gives fascinating, surprising explanations for why
people react the way they do to everything from chili
peppers to fingernails on a blackboard
* Explains why irrational behavior (like tearing your
hair out in traffic) is connected to worthwhile behavior
(like staying on task)
* Includes tips for identifying your own irritating habits! How often can you say you're happily reading a really
Annoying book? The insights are fascinating, the exploration
is fun, and the knowledge you gain, if you act like you know
everything, can be really annoying.
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