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This Is Your Brain on Parasites: Kathleen McAuliffe

This Is Your Brain on Parasites by Kathleen McAuliffe explores how parasites may influence animal behavior, human traits, and cultural responses to contamination. This Kindle edition presents science writing about microbial effects alongside questions about human behavior and society.

At a glance

Connects examples of parasite influence on animals with the book's discussion of human behavior and social attitudes.
The listing describes research-based popular science, including discussion of contamination aversion and civilization.
Customer feedback describes the writing as engaging and accessible, though some readers find the material unsettling.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines animal behavior examples with questions about human psychology and society.
The Kindle listing includes Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Customer feedback reports that the book is educational and easy to understand.

Cons

The subject matter includes disturbing material about parasites and their effects, which may not suit readers sensitive to creepy or macabre topics.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Mariner Books
Publication date	June 7, 2016
Edition	Illustrated
Language	English
Print length	299 pages
File size	28.9 MB
ISBN-10	9780544193222
ISBN-13	978-0544193222

Kindle features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The book discusses research and proposed links between parasites, behavior, personality, and society. Treat the listing's descriptions of suspected effects as the author's presentation of research, not as individual medical advice.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in parasites, animal behavior, and popular science about human behavior.
Buyers looking for a digital science book that also examines cultural responses to contamination.

Less suited to

Readers who prefer light or non-disturbing subject matter.
Buyers seeking a clinical reference or personal medical guidance.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 1,084 ratings

5 stars60%60%
4 stars27%27%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars2%2%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback characterizes the book as fascinating, educational, engaging, and easy to follow. Some readers also find its parasite-centered subject matter creepy or disturbing. That contrast matters for a science title whose description includes unsettling examples and claims about behavior, while the accessible writing may help readers who want an approachable treatment. Ratings are generally favorable, but they do not establish why any individual reader responded as they did.

Positive themes

Customers report that the content is fascinating and informative.
Feedback praises the engaging writing and readability.

Mixed feedback

Reactions to the subject matter vary, with some readers finding it creepy or disturbing.

Frequently asked questions

What topics does This Is Your Brain on Parasites cover?

The listing describes parasite effects on animal behavior, possible human behavioral influences, and the role of contamination aversion in culture and society.

Is this a medical or clinical guide?

No. The supplied description presents it as a science and society book drawing on research, not a guide to diagnosis or treatment.

What reading features are listed for the Kindle edition?

The listing says Screen Reader is supported and enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled.

Is the subject matter disturbing?

Some customer feedback describes it as creepy or disturbing, while others find it fascinating and educational. The topic includes parasites and their effects on hosts.