The Brain

An Illustrated History of Neuroscience

Tom Jackson

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English

Shelter Publications
01 October 2015

Reference works; Popular philosophy; Mathematics & Sciences

Series: Ponderables

The brain's cells are wired together with 100 trillion connections. That makes each and every human brain a contender as the most complex system in the universe, a system that endows us with an intellect that far outstripsthat of any other creature. However, there is one difficult question remaining: Are we intelligent enough to understand our own brains?

Follow the journey as history's greatest brains, such as Avicenna, Thomas Willis, Charles Darwin, and Paul Broca, try to figure it out by linking the structure of the brain to its functions. How does the brain control the body, how does it make sense of our surroundings, and allow us to understand, empathise with and love other people (and their brains)? And how does it create that most mysterious feature of the universe-consciousness.

Contains 100 chronological articles that tell the story of neuroscience from the dawn of history to the present day. Authoritative text, exciting imagery, and helpful diagrams accompany each of the steps along the way. Biographies of great neuroscientists and a functional map of the brain boosts the contents for all readers. A simple guide to neuroscience draws together current understanding to set out the basics of the field. 100 Ponderables also contains a 24-page removable foldout concertina neatly housed at the back of the book. This fold-out concertina includes a 12-page Timeline History of the brain and a 12-page Guide to the nervous system.

Imprint: Shelter Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 285mm, Width: 235mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.247kg
ISBN: 9780985323080
ISBN 10: 0985323086
Series: Ponderables
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 October 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Brain: An Illustrated History of Neuroscience

"""This book is essential for middle and high school teachers as well as career advisors; it is guaranteed to pique the interest of the most reluctant science student, making neuroscience approachable and exciting for general readers."" -- Library Journal, Cristine Sharbrough, Chelmsford P.L.. MA"