Bodily Changes In Pain, Hunger, Fear And Rage (1920) - Walter B Cannon - Bog

Bodily Changes In Pain, Hunger, Fear And Rage is a classic scientific book written by Walter B. Cannon and published in 1920. The book explores the physiological responses of the human body to various emotional states such as pain, hunger, fear, and rage. Cannon was a prominent physiologist and his work in this field was groundbreaking, as he was one of the first to study the connection between emotions and physical responses.The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different emotion. In the first section, Cannon examines the physical changes that occur in the body during the experience of pain. He discusses the role of the nervous system, the release of hormones such as adrenaline, and the effects of pain on the body's various organs.The second section of the book focuses on hunger and the body's response to it. Cannon explores the physiological mechanisms that regulate hunger, including the role of the digestive system and hormones such as insulin and glucagon.The third section of the book examines fear, which Cannon defines as a ""state of alarm in the presence of danger."" He discusses the physical changes that occur in the body during fear, including the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of adrenaline.Finally, in the fourth section, Cannon explores the physical changes that occur during rage, which he defines as a ""violent emotional reaction to frustration."" He discusses the role of the adrenal glands and the sympathetic nervous system in the body's response to rage.Throughout the book, Cannon emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body's various systems and the importance of understanding the physiological responses to emotions. His work paved the way for further research into the mind-body connection and continues to be influential in the field of psychology and neuroscience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.