Lex

Browse

GenresShelvesPremiumBlog

Company

AboutJobsPartnersSell on LexAffiliates

Resources

DocsInvite FriendsFAQ

Legal

Terms of ServicePrivacy Policygeneral@lex-books.com(215) 703-8277

© 2026 LexBooks, Inc. All rights reserved.

Why Humans Like to CryWhy Humans Like to Cry

Why Humans Like to Cry

Michael Trimble

About this book

Human beings are the only species to have evolved the trait of emotional crying. We even create music, fiction, film, and theatre - 'Tragedy' - to encourage crying. Michael Trimble looks at the physiology and evolution of this unique human behaviour, exploring its links with language, consciousness, empathy, and religious practices.

Details

OL Work ID
OL17205943W

Subjects

TragedyCryingPhysiological aspects

Find this book

HardcoverOpen Library
Book data from Open Library. Cover images courtesy of Open Library.