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The Brain
Michael O´shea
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Description for The Brain
Paperback. Provides an introduction to the main issues and findings in brain research. This book describes the historical developments behind our understanding of what the brain is and what it does, and explores the key questions neuroscientists face concerning the relationship between the brain and thought, memories, perceptions, and actions. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 152 pages, 19 halftones and line drawings. BIC Classification: MJN; PDZ; PSAN; PSX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 114 x 9. Weight in Grams: 120.
How does the brain work? How different is a human brain from other creatures' brains? Is the human brain still evolving? In this fascinating book, Michael O'Shea provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research, and gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain and the mind. Chapters tackle subjects such as brain processes, perception, memory, motor control and the causes of 'altered mental states'. A final section discusses possible future developments in neuroscience, touching on artificial intelligence, gene therapy, the importance of ... Read more
How does the brain work? How different is a human brain from other creatures' brains? Is the human brain still evolving? In this fascinating book, Michael O'Shea provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research, and gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain and the mind. Chapters tackle subjects such as brain processes, perception, memory, motor control and the causes of 'altered mental states'. A final section discusses possible future developments in neuroscience, touching on artificial intelligence, gene therapy, the importance of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
152
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
Very Short Introductions
Condition
New
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780192853929
SKU
V9780192853929
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99-4
About Michael O´shea
Michael O'Shea is Director of the Sussex Centre for Neuroscience in Sussex. This is his first trade book.
Reviews for The Brain
'O'Shea writes with real enthusiasm.'
The Guardian
The Guardian