Must-Have by Geoffrey Miller

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And what can the story of Aladdin teach us about today's world?

In this brilliantly original, provocative and witty book, Geoffrey Miller - acclaimed author of The Mating Mind - takes us on a journey through the surreal wonderlands of marketing, advertising, and media to explore the hidden instincts behind our choices.

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Must-Have by Geoffrey Miller

And what can the story of Aladdin teach us about today's world? In this brilliantly original, provocative and witty book, Geoffrey Miller - acclaimed author of The Mating Mind - takes us on a journey through the surreal wonderlands of marketing, advertising, and media to explore the hidden instincts behind our choices.
Frankly gripping * The Times *
Ingenious, and brilliantly argued * Literary Review *
One of the punchiest evolutionary psychologists now publishing.. a major work of subversion ... it couldn't be more timely * Evening Standard *
Intelligent, engaging, exasperating and funny * New Scientist *
Superb... Stimulating and full of wit * Prospect *
Geoffrey Miller studied at Columbia, Stanford, Sussex and Munich Universities and until recently was at University College, London. He now teaches at the University of New Mexico.
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ISBN 13 9780099437925
ISBN 10 0099437929
Title Must-Have
Author Geoffrey Miller
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 2010-08-05
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.