The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist's Quest for What Makes Us Human af V. S. Ramachandran (Bog)

Forfatter: V. S. Ramachandran
Sprog: Engelsk
Antal sider: 384
Forlag: W. W. Norton & Company
Udgivelsesår: 2012
Drawing on strange and thought-provoking case studies, an eminent neurologist offers unprecedented insight into the evolution of the uniquely human brain.
Titel: The Tell-Tale Brain af V. S. Ramachandran (Bog)

Sammendrag: In this landmark work, V. S. Ramachandran investigates strange, unforgettable cases—from patients who believe they are dead to sufferers of phantom limb syndrome. With a storyteller's eye for compelling case studies and a researcher's flair for new approaches to age-old questions, Ramachandran tackles the most exciting and controversial topics in brain science, including language, creativity, and consciousness. Lucid and provocative, The Tell-Tale Brain offers a wealth of new clues into the mysteries—and the unique abilities—of the human brain.
Type: Paperback