Bibliograph

Seven and a half lessons about the brain, Lisa Feldman Barrett

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Seven and a half lessons about the brain, Lisa Feldman Barrett

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Seven and a half lessons about the brain

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Lisa Feldman Barrett

Summary

In seven short chapters (plus a brief history of how brains evolved), this slim, entertaining, and accessible collection reveals mind-expanding lessons from the front lines of neuroscience research. You'll learn where brains came from, how they're structured (and why it matters), and how yours works in tandem with other brains to create everything you experience. Along the way, you'll also learn to dismiss popular myths such as the idea of a 'lizard brain' and the alleged battle between thoughts and emotions, or even between nature and nurture, to determine your behaviour. Sure to intrigue casual readers and scientific veterans alike, Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain is full of surprises, humour, and important implications for human, a gift of a book about our mot complex and crucial organ that you will want to savour again and again

Target audience

adult

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