The Brain: A Very Short Introduction
(Libby/OverDrive eAudiobook)

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O'Shea, Michael
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O'Shea, Michael Author
Published
Tantor Media, Inc , 2021.
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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.

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Format
eAudiobook
Edition
Unabridged
Street Date
05/25/2021
Language
English
ISBN
9781666122732
Subjects
Medical
Science
Nonfiction

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

O'Shea, M. (2021). The Brain: A Very Short Introduction (Unabridged). Tantor Media, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

O'Shea, Michael. 2021. The Brain: A Very Short Introduction. Tantor Media, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

O'Shea, Michael. The Brain: A Very Short Introduction Tantor Media, Inc, 2021.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

O'Shea, M. (2021). The brain: a very short introduction. Unabridged Tantor Media, Inc.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

O'Shea, Michael. The Brain: A Very Short Introduction Unabridged, Tantor Media, Inc, 2021.

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