a natural history of the senses by diane ackerman

We live on the leash of our senses, she says. Our senses connect us intimately to the past, connect us in ways that most of our cherished ideas never could. A poet, a nature writer and the author of On Extended Wings, a memoir about flying, Ms. “What is most amazing is not how our senses span distance or cultures, but how they span time. /: Diane Ackerman This book will unfortunately be removed from the service on the 14th of May. The book was the inspiration for the five-part Nova miniseries Mystery of the Senses (1995) in which Ackerman appeared as the presenter. Diane Ackermans lusciously written grand tour of the realm of the senses includes conversations with an iceberg in Antarctica and a professional nose in. In this book, Ackerman examines both the science of how the different senses work, and the varied means by which different cultures have sought to stimulate the senses. Physiology and philosophy mesh in this poetic investigation of the five senses essays explore synesthesia, food taboos, kissing and the power and diversity of music.

– Diane Ackerman, 'found poetry' from A Natural History of the Senses Ī Natural History of the Senses is a 1990 non-fiction book by American author, poet, and naturalist Diane Ackerman.

It began in mystery, and it will end in mystery,īut what a savage and beautiful country lies in between. A Natural History of the Senses by Diane Ackerman: 9780679735663 : Books Diane Ackerman's lusciously written grand tour of the realm of the senses includes conversations with an iceberg in Antarctica and a professional nose. To groom one's curiosity like a high-spirited thoroughbred,Ĭlimb aboard, and gallop over the thick, sun-struck hills every day. The great affair, the love affair with life,

A natural history of the senses by diane ackerman