The Tell-Tale Brain by V S Ramachandran
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.
"[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 Union
"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 Union
V. S. Ramachandran is the director of the Center for Brain and Cognition and a Distinguished Professor with the Psychology Department and Neurosciences Program at the University of California, San Diego. He lives in Del Mar, California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393340624 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393340627 |
| Title | The Tell-Tale Brain |
| Author | V S Ramachandran |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2012-01-24 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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