Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us

by Flora Lichtman, Joe Palca, Flora Palca, Joe & Lichtman

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470638699
• ISBN13: 9780470638699
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Trade Paper Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.7"