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The Brain
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The Brain
Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL, Sophie Scott, presents what you need to know about the brain in ten compelling essays for people short on time
Uncover the mind-blowing complexities of the brain and how it affects our personalities, behaviours, and more.
Written by Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL, Sophie Scott, and composed of ten mind-blowing yet accessible essays, The Brain guides you through the astounding complexities of the organ that makes you, you. From diving into the networks of neurons vital to our functioning, to the way our brains differ from one another and how neuroscience is shaping up for the future, this book is a guide to our most powerful and awe-inspiring body part.
If you have ever wondered what's going on inside your head (or someone else's), this book will be a fascinating and enthralling read.
Series: 10 Things You Should Know
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399602921
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Seven Dials
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Sophie Scott CBE FBA FMedSci is a British Cognitive Neuroscientist and Director of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London (UCL). She has been researching the human brains since the 1990s, and has published over 130 peer reviewed papers. Her research investigates the brain bases of human vocal communication, including voices, speech and laughter. She was the 2017 Royal Institution Christmas Lecturer and she was awarded the Royal Society's Michael Faraday prize and lecture in 2021.
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