Feelings. Neurobiology of Sensory Perception

Rob DeSalle's book summarizes the latest findings in the field of neurobiological research on human senses. It discusses not only how we see, hear, touch, taste, and smell, maintain balance, and feel pain, but also how all of this shapes our perception of the world, including from an aesthetic and artistic perspective, aiding in the creation of works of art. Touching on the evolutionary aspect of perception and consciousness formation, the author moves on to cover topics such as the limits of human sensory range (hyper-sensitivity and hypo-sensitivity), synesthesia, hemispheric specialization, diseases and anomalies caused by trauma, hallucinations, and many others. By drawing parallels with representatives of other biological species and employing purely scientific tools (genetic and biomolecular), Rob DeSalle makes the unique wonders of the human brain comprehensible.

«In recent decades, new ways have emerged in neurophysiology that allow us to look at our senses and understand them. This book is a detailed exploration of already known facts about our senses and new findings in this field.» (Rob DeSalle)