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Affective Touching provides a comprehensive examination of how touch fundamentally shapes human emotion, social bonding, and wellbeing. Drawing on neurobiology, history, and sensory studies, Mark Paterson investigates the mechanisms through which tactile experiences generate emotional responses and influence our interactions with others.
The book traces the evolution of understanding affective touch from historical perspectives to contemporary neuroscientific discoveries. It explores how technological innovations are now being designed to replicate, enhance, or mediate tactile experiences, from haptic interfaces to therapeutic applications.
Paterson demonstrates that touch is not merely a physical sensation but a critical component of human emotional life and social communication. The work bridges the gap between biological understanding and practical technological applications, making it essential reading for those interested in neuroscience, technology design, sensory studies, and the history of emotions.
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