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The Extraordinary Powers of Our Five Senses
W. W. Norton & Company
April 2011
On Sale: March 21, 2011
350 pages
ISBN: 0393339378
EAN: 9780393339376
Paperback
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Non-Fiction
In this revealing romp through the mysteries of human perception, University of California psychologist Lawrence D. Rosenblum explores the astonishing abilities of the five sensesβskills of which most of us are unaware. Drawing on groundbreaking insights into the brain's plasticity and integrative powers, Rosenblum examines how our brains use the subtlest information to perceive the world. A blind person, for example, can "see" through bat-like echolocation, wine connoisseurs can actually taste the vintage of an obscure wine, and pheromones can signal a lover's compatibility. Bringing us into the world of a blind detective, a sound engineer, a former supermodel, and other unforgettable characters, Rosenblum not only illuminates the science behind our sensory abilities but also demonstrates how awareness of these abilities can enhance their power.
 Media BuzzStudio 360 - November 19, 2011
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