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Title: The Brain: A Very Short Introduction Author(s): Michael O'Shea Pages: 144 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1st edition Publication date: 2003 Language: English Format: PDF ISBN-10: 0192853929 ISBN-13: Description: How does the brain work? How different is a human brain from other creatures' brains? Is the human brain still evolving? In this fascinating book, Michael O'Shea provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research, and gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain and the mind. Chapters tackle subjects such as brain processes, perception, memory, motor control and the causes of 'altered mental states'. A final section discusses possible future developments in neuroscience, touching on artificial intelligence, gene therapy, the importance of the Human Genome Project, drugs by design, and transplants.
About the Author
Michael O'Shea is Director of the Sussex Centre for Neuroscience in Sussex. This is his first trade book.
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