Why do all cultures ritually disrupt the first contact between mother and new-born baby? Why has there hitherto been an evolutionary advantage in developing human potential for aggression rather than the capacity to love? Until recently love has been the realm of poets, artists and philosophers. Latterly it has been studied from multiple scientific perspectives. Michel Odent argues that the specialist approach has overlooked the importance of love as a potential new strategy for human survival, and that the old survival ...
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Why do all cultures ritually disrupt the first contact between mother and new-born baby? Why has there hitherto been an evolutionary advantage in developing human potential for aggression rather than the capacity to love? Until recently love has been the realm of poets, artists and philosophers. Latterly it has been studied from multiple scientific perspectives. Michel Odent argues that the specialist approach has overlooked the importance of love as a potential new strategy for human survival, and that the old survival strategy, the domination of nature and other human groups, is no longer appropriate. By weaving together data from a multitude of disciplines, Michel Odent, is able to offer a number of insightful, and exciting explanations, and makes the case for the adoption of radical new strategies for human survival.
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Add this copy of The Scientification of Love to cart. $25.92, very good condition, Sold by In Other Words Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Plymouth, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by Free Association Books.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. pp. 115. Book appears as new and unread, but with personal dedication by the author on front page. Slight foxing along top page edges. Dust jacket has yellowed a little and spine is faded. The French obstetrician-who first introduced the concepts of birthing rooms and birthing pools-explains the science behind how the first few minutes of bonding between mother and baby can have a vital impact on the child's later ability to love. He also argues that maternal love appears as the prototype of all the different facets of love. Many cultures ritually disturb the first contact between mother and baby, but Odent believes that we must change this to develop the human capacity for love for the sake of our survival as a species.
Add this copy of The Scientification of Love to cart. $35.79, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1999 by Free Association Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9781853434761.
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