Seven and a half lessons about the brain

By:

Barrett, Lisa Feldman

Publication details: London; Picador, 2020.Description: 180pISBN:

9781529018622

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

612.8 BAR/S

Summary: In seven short chapters (plus a brief history of how brains evolved), this slim, entertaining, and accessible book reveals mind-expanding lessons from the front lines of neuroscience research. You’ll learn where brains came from, how they’re structured (and why it matters), and how yours works in tandem with other brains to create everything you experience. Along the way, you’ll also learn to dismiss popular myths such as the idea of a 'lizard brain' and the alleged battle between thoughts and emotions, or even between nature and nurture, to determine your behavior.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	Kozhikode	612.8 BAR/S (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	Recommended by Prof. Debashis Chatterjee		IIMKO-37245

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In seven short chapters (plus a brief history of how brains evolved), this slim, entertaining, and accessible book reveals mind-expanding lessons from the front lines of neuroscience research. You’ll learn where brains came from, how they’re structured (and why it matters), and how yours works in tandem with other brains to create everything you experience. Along the way, you’ll also learn to dismiss popular myths such as the idea of a 'lizard brain' and the alleged battle between thoughts and emotions, or even between nature and nurture, to determine your behavior.

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