The Kingdom of Infinite Space

the long version

"The Kingdom of Infinite Space is a journey around the part of our anatomy with which we most closely identify: our heads. Tallis explains the social history of blushing, ponders the curiousness of kissing, and shows how giggling really is infectious. From the production of ear wax, to why we cry, to the evolution of abstract thought, his book is an exploration of the everyday acts performed by our heads. Through his descriptions of sleeping and awakening, and the transformation of breath into speech, laughter or a sneeze, Tallis reveals the head as a place of continuous, vital activity and of extraordinary sophistication."--Jacket.