19-02-2015, 01:34
A: Because in one form or another, they bring us nearly every form of human emotion. Here an author briefly explains this, with examples from the Sumerians and ancient Egyptians to today--it's an easy, accessible read *: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arch...ve/384973/
* It's actually a review of a book that goes much deeper...but even that is popular writing, not some scholarly tome (no charts or graphs, no references to academic works).
* It's actually a review of a book that goes much deeper...but even that is popular writing, not some scholarly tome (no charts or graphs, no references to academic works).
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR