The Tell-Tale Brain
A Neuroscientist's Quest for What Makes Us Human
Published on 24. January 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-393-34062-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"[Ramachandran] has done as much as anyone to reveal the workings of the mind through the malfunctions of the brain." -- Anthony Gottlieb - New York Times Book Review "Provocative...an entertaining read." -- Frank Bures - Scientific American "[Ramachandran] skillfully walks the line between intriguing storytelling and detailed science in these readable tales of unusual patients." -- Eva Emerson - Science News "Remarkably clear and engaging." -- Elizabeth Floyd Mair - Times UnionMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
45 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
303 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-393-34062-4 (9780393340624)
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E-Book
01/2011
W. W. Norton & Company
€16.49
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Previous edition
Book
02/2011
WW Norton & Co
€42.31
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