Description
Explore the fascinating world of perspiration with The Joy of Sweat, authored by Sarah Everts. This captivating book navigates through the complexities of sweating, addressing the questions we've all pondered: Why is sweat salty? What causes stress-induced sweating? Everts provides not only entertaining anecdotes but also deeply researched insights into the vital role sweat plays in our bodies and societal history. From global explorations like ranking the experiences of Moscow's scent sniffing singles to the ancient practices of Finnish smoke saunas, this book demonstrates the cultural significance of this often misunderstood biological function. Discover how the multi-billion dollar deodorant industry arose from humanity's drive to manage sweat while understanding the health implications hidden in our perspiration. Perfect for anyone interested in health and fitness, The Joy of Sweat is a unique blend of humor, science, and cultural exploration. This freshly published volume contains 304 engaging pages that shed light on our most human of processes. Experience a new perspective on sweat as Everts takes you on a journey filled with intriguing facts and relatable experiences, redefining how we think about this natural bodily function. With free shipping options available, enjoy the convenience of receiving this must-read at home. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and note that cancellations are not accepted after your order is placed.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393635676
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 304
Description:
Sweating may be one of our weirdest biological functions, but it's also one of our most vital and least understood. In The Joy of Sweat, Sarah Everts delves into its role in the body-and in human history.
Why is sweat salty? Why do we sweat when stressed? Why do some people produce colorful sweat? And should you worry about Big Brother tracking the hundreds of molecules that leak out in your sweat-not just the stinky ones or alleged pheromones-but the ones that reveal secrets about your health and vices?
Everts's entertaining investigation takes readers around the world-from Moscow, where she participates in a dating event in which people sniff sweat in search of love, to New Jersey, where companies hire trained armpit sniffers to assess the efficacy of their anti-sweat products. In Finland, Everts explores the delights of the legendary smoke sauna and the purported health benefits of good sweat, while in the Netherlands she slips into the sauna theater scene, replete with costumes, special effects, and towel dancing.
Along the way, Everts traces humanity's long quest to control sweat, culminating in the multibillion-dollar industry for deodorants and antiperspirants. And she shows that while sweating can be annoying, our sophisticated temperature control strategy is one of humanity's most powerful biological traits.
Deeply researched and written with great zest, The Joy of Sweat is a fresh take on a gross but engrossing fact of human life.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393635676
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 304
Description:
Sweating may be one of our weirdest biological functions, but it's also one of our most vital and least understood. In The Joy of Sweat, Sarah Everts delves into its role in the body-and in human history.
Why is sweat salty? Why do we sweat when stressed? Why do some people produce colorful sweat? And should you worry about Big Brother tracking the hundreds of molecules that leak out in your sweat-not just the stinky ones or alleged pheromones-but the ones that reveal secrets about your health and vices?
Everts's entertaining investigation takes readers around the world-from Moscow, where she participates in a dating event in which people sniff sweat in search of love, to New Jersey, where companies hire trained armpit sniffers to assess the efficacy of their anti-sweat products. In Finland, Everts explores the delights of the legendary smoke sauna and the purported health benefits of good sweat, while in the Netherlands she slips into the sauna theater scene, replete with costumes, special effects, and towel dancing.
Along the way, Everts traces humanity's long quest to control sweat, culminating in the multibillion-dollar industry for deodorants and antiperspirants. And she shows that while sweating can be annoying, our sophisticated temperature control strategy is one of humanity's most powerful biological traits.
Deeply researched and written with great zest, The Joy of Sweat is a fresh take on a gross but engrossing fact of human life.