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The Brain in Minutes

By Rita Carter
Series: In Minutes
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The Brain in Minutes by Rita Carter is an accessible guide that explores the complex workings of the human brain. It covers key concepts and breakthroughs in neuroscience, breaking them down into digestible, bite-sized pieces. The book delves into various aspects of brain function, from memory and emotions to decision-making and consciousness, making scientific insights understandable for all readers.
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If you have a keen interest in understanding how the mind works but prefer insights that are quick and engaging, this book presents the wonders of the brain in digestible snippets. It offers an accessible approach with fascinating insights into brain functions, ideal for curious readers wanting to explore neuroscience without getting bogged down by overly technical details.

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The Brain in Minutes

200 key ideas of neuroscience explained in an instant

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The brain is considered the most complex structure in all of creation. But recent discoveries in neuroscience are now revealing the inner secrets of the brain – how it works, why it makes us who we are, and what happens when it goes wrong.

This cutting-edge and comprehensive guide explains why the human brain became so clever; how it controls everything from breathing, sleeping, and seeing to identity, imagination, pleasure, and pain; and what will happen when the brain integrates with computers or the latest genetic discoveries. Award-winning science writer Rita Carter also demystifies amnesia, multiple personalities, psychopathy, dreaming, hallucinations, addiction, autism, dyslexia, schizophrenia, dementia, and numerous other conditions of the mind.

The Brain in Minutes covers: the origin and anatomy of the brain; control of the body; mood and emotions; perception; consciousness; memory and learning; personality; intelligence and other higher functions; language; strange states of the mind; malfunctions, disease, and treatments; and the future of the brain. It also includes 200 high-tech scans, images, and diagrams that detail and explain the structure and workings of the amazing human brain.

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The Brain in Minutes by Rita Carter has been praised for its engaging style and ability to simplify complex neurological topics. Reviewers have highlighted its accessibility and well-structured format, making it suitable for both beginners and those with some prior knowledge of the subject. The book is noted for its clear explanations, supplemented by illustrations that enhance understanding.

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ISBN: 9781786485793

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 126.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 416

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Rita Carter Science & Nature Series: In Minutes

About the Author

Rita Carter is a renowned science writer who has twice been awarded the Medical Journalists' Association prize for outstanding contributions to medical journalism. She is the author of Mapping the Mind and The People You Are and has been shortlisted for the Rhone-Poulenc Prize for Science Books. She is a frequent speaker on the topics of consciousness and behaviour at seminars and conferences worldwide.

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