The Biology of Happiness
The book presents a model for happiness based on current knowledge in evolutionary biology and neurobiology. Briefly, the primary purpose of nervous systems is to direct an animal toward behaviour relevant for survival and procreation. In primitive animals actions are based on reflexes, while in hum...
Main Author: | Grinde, Bjørn (Author) |
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Corporate Author: | SpringerLink (Online service) |
Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Dordrecht :
Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer,
2012.
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Series: | SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research,
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Online Access: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
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