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Consciousness: A Ladybird Expert Book

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Consciousness: A Ladybird Expert Book by Hannah Critchlow offers an engaging exploration of the human mind, blending science with accessible insights. It delves into the mysteries of consciousness, examining how our brains produce thoughts, awareness, and perceptions. This book simplifies complex neuroscience concepts, making them understandable and intriguing for readers interested in the workings of the mind.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the inner workings of the human mind and enjoy exploring scientific insights into consciousness. With engaging explanations, it simplifies complex ideas into digestible insights, perfect for both novices and those with a keen interest in neuroscience and psychology.

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An accessible and authoritative introduction to Consciousness for adult readers.

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Consciousness is an accessible and authoritative introduction to one of life's most interesting questions—what does it mean to be conscious?

Written by celebrated neurologist and neuropsychologist Dr Hannah Critchlow, Consciousness will take you on a voyage to discover what allows the grey matter in our skulls to produce such complex emotions, personality traits, thoughts, and memories.

Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible, and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history, and culture.

For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.

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  • Consciousness: A Ladybird Expert Book
    An accessible and authoritative introduction to Consciousness for adult readers. Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Consciousness is an accessible and authoritative introduction to one of life's most interesting questions—what does it mean to be conscious? Written by celebrated neurologist and neuropsychologist Dr Hannah Critchlow, Consciousness will take you on a voyage to discover what allows the grey matter...
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The artwork in Consciousness: A Ladybird Expert Book is described as gloriously retro, reminiscent of the original Ladybird style, yet it contains thoroughly up-to-date information.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780718189112

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 119.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 129g

Pages: 56

About the Author

Dr Hannah Critchlow loves all things brainy. With a background in neuropsychiatry, she has appeared on TV, radio and at festivals to discuss and explore the brain. She is the Science Outreach Fellow at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge, has been named a Top 100 UK Scientist by the Science Council for her work in science communication, and is listed as one of the University of Cambridge's "inspirational and successful women in science". Her book on consciousness is out next year and she is currently busy co-presenting the new BBC series Tomorrow's World Live.

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