David Linden discusses his new book "Touch" on Fresh Air
David Linden, a primary faculty member in the Neuroscience Department, releases his new book "Touch: The Science of Hand, Heart, and Mind". Dr. Linden presents an engaging and fascinating examination of how the interface between our sense of touch and our emotional responses affects our social interactions as well as our general health and development. 'Touch' explores scientific advances in the understanding of touch that help explain our sense of self and our experience of the world.
Find out more about Dr. Linden's book in his Feb 3rd interview with Terry Gross on NPR's Fresh Air, or in his Feb 4th interview with Michael Krasny on Forum. Visit Dr. Linden's website davidlinden.org for information about additional interviews and book events.
And be sure to pick up a copy at Amazon! Touch: The Science of Hand, Heart, and Mind. Released January 29, 2015 by David J. Linden