{"product_id":"elements-of-taste-understanding-what-we-like-and-why-paperback","title":"Elements of Taste: Understanding What We Like and Why - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBenjamin Errett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eMy Little Pony\u003c\/i\u003e to the Sex Pistols: An engaging exploration of why we love what we love\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Katy Perry. Wes Anderson. Coldplay. \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eHamilton. Gilmore Girls\u003c\/i\u003e. We all have our most and least favorite things. But why? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this smart, funny, and well-researched book, Benjamin Errett brings together the latest findings from the worlds of psychology, criticism, neuroscience, market research, and more to examine what taste really means--and what it can teach us about ourselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Covering kitsch, nostalgia, snobbery, bad taste, George Michael, and what it means to be \"basic,\" this is the ultimate read for anyone who devours popular and not-so-popular culture.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenjamin Errett\u003c\/b\u003e spent a decade editing the arts pages of the \u003ci\u003eNational Post\u003c\/i\u003e. Once they were finally edited, he wrote this book. Recommended pairings include his previous book (\u003ci\u003eElements of Wit) \u003c\/i\u003eand a dry white wine. Maybe a Sémillon? He dips his fries in mayonnaise and lives in Toronto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 17, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47675840364765,"sku":"9780399183447","price":32.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/LIggAvDAPi9780399183447.webp?v=1773955107","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/elements-of-taste-understanding-what-we-like-and-why-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}