The Biology of Love
by Arthur Janov
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"Janov maintains that prenatal experiences and birth trauma are imprinted on our nervous systems, and if this crucial period of life is beset by trouble and stress, whether mental or physical, the deep-seated effects can result in psychological problems or psychosomatic diseases later in life. By the same token, lack of love after birth, when the infant needs the touch of loving caresses, can be as injurious to the healthy development of intelligence and personality as lack of food. Janov show more cites scientific evidence to demonstrate how the formation of the nervous system, especially the complex neural connections of the brain and the hormones that enhance them, can be influenced by the presence or absence of a loving, nurturing environment, both before and after birth."--Jacket. show lessTags
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Arthur Janov was born in Los Angeles, California on August 21, 1924. After serving in the Navy, he received a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in psychiatric social work from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Ph.D. in psychology from Claremont Graduate University. He spent nearly 20 years providing conventional show more psychotherapy at the Los Angeles Children's Hospital and in private practice. In the late 1960's, he created primal therapy. His book, The Primal Scream, was published in 1970. His other books included The Primal Revolution, Prisoners of Pain, Imprints: The Lifelong Effects of the Birth Experience, The Biology of Love, Primal Healing, The Janov Solution: Lifting Depression Through Primal Therapy, Life Before Birth: The Hidden Script That Rules Our Lives, and Beyond Belief: Cults, Healers, Mystics and Gurus - Why We Believe. He died on October 1, 2017 at the age of 93. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Science & Nature
- DDC/MDS
- 152.41 — Philosophy & psychology Psychology Sensory perception, movement, emotions, physiological drives Emotions Love and Affection
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- BF720 .E45 .J36 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Psychology Psychology Developmental psychology
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