Turner's thesis--the primacy of biologically based emotions as the foundation of human social bonding--is intellectually stimulating, and scholars in many fields not only in the social sciences but also in biology and the humanities, will want to read this book. . . . The writing style is clear and engaging." --Larry Arnhart, Northern Illinois University"Turner's book is intelligent, well-written, and scholarly. The argument is strong and plausible. It is an impressive achievement from the standpoint of neuroscience." --Antonio R. Damasio, University of Iowa