Elephants on Acid: From zombie kittens to tickling machines: the most outrageous experiments from the history of science

di Alex Boese (Autore)

Pan Macmillan, 2016

Discover a world of outrageous experiments with the Sunday Times top ten bestseller, Elephants on Acid. Guided by Alex Boese's engaging storytelling, unearth answers to questions that have tickled your curious mind – from the unusual to the hilariously absurd. 'Excellent accounts of some of the most important and interesting experiments in biology and psychology' – Simon Singh, author of The Code Book A riveting look at historical experiments that challenge conventional thinking: If left to their own devices, would babies instinctively choose a well-balanced diet? - Discover the secret of how to sleep on planes - Which really tastes better in a blind tasting - Coke or Pepsi? - Would your dog run to fetch help if you fell down a disused mineshaft? - What would happen if you gave an elephant the largest ever single dose of LSD? Elephants on Acid humorously delves into these and more, delivering a unique blend of popular psychology and historical science – a fascinating insight into the bizarre world of scientific experiments.

• Autore: Alex Boese
• Editore: Pan Macmillan
• Anno: 2016
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 304 p.
• Dimensioni: 196 x 129 mm
• Peso: 206 gr.
• EAN: 9781509822195

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