The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist's Quest for What Makes Us Human

The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist's Quest for What Makes Us Human
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 385
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ISBN-10 : 9780393080582
ISBN-13 : 0393080587
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Book Synopsis The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist's Quest for What Makes Us Human by : V. S. Ramachandran

Download or read book The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist's Quest for What Makes Us Human written by V. S. Ramachandran and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-01-17 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A profoundly intriguing and compelling guide to the intricacies of the human brain." —Oliver Sacks 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.


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