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The Right Brain and the Origin of Human Nature

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781324082958

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 November 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: 9 color illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 748g

Pages: 464

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