{"product_id":"the-self-delusion-tom-oliver-9781474611763","title":"The Self Delusion: The Surprising Science of Our Connection to Each Other and the Natural World","description":"\u003cp\u003e'A thought-provoking and worthwhile read' \u003cb\u003eTHE TIMES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A timely, challenging book' \u003cb\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e' A] rich, intriguing book' \u003cb\u003eNATURE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWE ARE MUCH MORE CONNECTED TO NATURE AND EACH OTHER THAN WE REALISE . . . \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Most of our 37 trillion cells have such a short lifespan that we are essentially made anew every few weeks\u003cbr\u003e- The molecules forming our bodies have been component parts of countless other organisms, from ancient plants to dinosaurs\u003cbr\u003e- The bacteria, fungi and viruses that make up half our bodies influence our moods and even manipulate our behaviour\u003cbr\u003e- Every word and every touch we receive from other people transforms the neural networks in our brain and changes our sense of self \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHE SELF DELUSION is an explosive, powerful and inspiring book that brings together overwhelming evidence against the illusion we have of ourselves as independent beings - and explains how understanding our many connections may be the key to a better future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom Oliver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1474611761\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781474611763\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e George Weidenfeld \u0026amp; Nicholson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/22\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Tom Oliver","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43993516278015,"sku":"9781474611763","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d435b95a-03f1-4dd6-a9b4-86881b81f78b.jpg?v=1683324766","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-self-delusion-tom-oliver-9781474611763","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}