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The Brain

A Very Short Introduction

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The Brain

By: Michael O’Shea
Narrated by: Dennis Holland
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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 the Human Genome Project, drugs by design, and transplants.

©2005 Michael O'Shea (P)2021 Tantor Psychology & Mental Health Human Brain Biological Sciences Science Psychology Anatomy & Physiology Physiology Consciousness & Thought Philosophy Physical Illness & Disease Computer Science
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Quick read. Perfect level of technical detail for me - easy to follow, but down to a sufficient granularity that I felt like I had a good sense of how the brain works.
Excited now to read more about the brain!

Excellent clarity, perfect level of technical

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