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Why love matters: How affection shapes a baby's brain
Short Title: Why love matters
Format: Book
Publication Date: Nov 30, 2005
Sources ID: 47941
Collection: Altruism
Visibility: Public (group default)
Abstract: (Show)
Why Love Matters explains why love is essential to brain development in the early years of life, and how early interactions between babies and their parents have lasting and serious consequences. Sue Gerhardt explores how the earliest relationship shapes the baby's nervous system. She shows how the development of the brain can affect future emotional well being, and goes on to look at specific early 'pathways' that can affect the way we respond to stress and can contribute to conditions such as anorexia, addiction, and antisocial behaviour. Why Love Matters is a lively and accessible interpretation of the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, psychoanalysis and biochemistry. It is invaluable reading for parents and professionals alike.