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We Are Our Brains
From the Womb to Alzheimer's
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We Are Our Brains
Taking us through every stage in our lives, from the womb to falling in love to old age, the author shows that we don't just have brains: we are our brains.
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Everything we think, do and refrain from doing is determined by our brain. From religion to sexuality, it shapes our potential, our desires and our characters. Taking us through every stage in our lives, from the womb to falling in love to old age, Dick Swaab shows that we don't just have brains—we are our brains.
We Are Our Brains is a captivating exploration of how the brain influences every aspect of our existence.
'A blockbuster about the brain ... provocative, fascinating, remarkable' — Clive Cookson, Financial Times
'A giant in the field' — Zoe Williams, Guardian
'Engrossing, intriguing and enlightening' — Robin Ince
'Enchantingly written' — The Times Higher Education
'Wide-ranging, fun and informative ... as an ice-breaker at parties, it is unmatched' — Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times
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We Are Our Brains by Dick Swaab is praised for its compelling exploration of how brain biology shapes our identities, behaviours, and lives. Readers appreciate the book's engaging narrative, making complex neuroscience accessible to a general audience, while some critics note that its deterministic viewpoint might not resonate with everyone.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780141978239
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 January 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 328g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Dick Swaab is a renowned neuroscience researcher who has received international acclaim for his work on sex differences in the brain, Alzheimer's disease and depression. He served as director of the Netherlands Institute for Brain Research for 27 years and received the Academy medal for his significant role in international neuroscience.
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