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Synopsis
Acknowledging that scientific discovery constantly alters our understanding of the human mind, John J. Ratey of the Harvard Medical School nevertheless posits his map of the brain, explaining its structure and functioning. Using the findings of neuroimaging and biochemistry, Ratey identifies four theatres, or capacities, of the mind that together constitute a human being: perception, cognition, language and emotion, and identity.
| Details | | Series: | Age of Unreason |
| Size | | Length: | 404 pages | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 6.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 25.6 oz |
Publisher's Notes
First Line: "For the first time ever, discoveries in the neurosciences are beginning to overlap with fields as different as anthropology, philosophy, linguistics, and psychology."
Industry Reviews
"...a conscientious guide, pointing out the intricate routes by which human brains navigate behavior."
Kirkus Reviews (12/15/2000)
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