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The Brain

A Very Short Introduction

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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. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Series: Very Short Introductions Publisher: OUP Oxford

Kindle Book

  • Release date: December 8, 2005

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  • ISBN: 9780191578359
  • File size: 2807 KB
  • Release date: December 8, 2005

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  • ISBN: 9780191578359
  • File size: 2807 KB
  • Release date: December 8, 2005

1 of 1 copy available

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Kindle Book
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subjects

Medical Nonfiction

Languages

English

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. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

  • Publisher:
    OUP Oxford

    Kindle Book
    Release date: December 8, 2005

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9780191578359
    File size: 2807 KB
    Release date: December 8, 2005

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9780191578359
    File size: 2807 KB
    Release date: December 8, 2005

  • Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • English