Phantoms in the Brain: Human Nature and the Architecture of the Mind by V.S. Ram

Description: Phantoms in the Brain by V.S. Ramachandran, Sandra Blakeslee, Dr. Oliver Sacks Phantoms In The Brain takes a revolutionary new approach to theories of the brain. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Phantoms in The Brain takes a revolutionary new approach to theories of the brain, from one of the worlds leading experimental neurologists. Phantoms in The Brain, using a series of case histories, introduces strange and unexplored mental worlds. Ramachandran, through his research into brain damage, has discovered that the brain is continually organising itself in response to change. A woman maintains that her left arm is not paralysed, a young man loses his right arm in a motorcycle accident, yet he continues to feel a phantom arm with vivid sensation of movement. In a series of experiments using nothing more than Q-tips and dribbles of warm water the young man helped Ramachandran discover how the brain is remapped after injury. Ramachandran believes that cases such as these illustrate fundamental principles of how the human brain operates. The brain needs to create a "script" or a story to make sense of the world, a unified and internally consistent belief system.Ramachandrans radical new approach will have far-reaching effects. Notes A radical new approach to theories of the brain - how it functions, responds to change and damage etc. Ramachandran is a leading experimental neurologist, and the book presents a fascinating series of case studies to illustrate his theories. Foreword by Dr Oliver Sacks. Will be a popular "popular science" title. "Gloriously accessible to the layman...Dr Ramachandran is to be congratulated for writing thrillingly about.. our most mysterious organ" Guardian. Back Cover Phantoms In The Brain, using a series of case histories, introduces strange and unexplored mental worlds. Ramachandran, through his research into brain damage, has discovered that the brain is continually organising itself in response to change. A woman maintains that her left arm is not paralysed, a young man loses his right arm in a motorcycle accident, yet he continues to feel a phantom arm with vivid sensation of movement. In a series of experiments using nothing more than Q-tips and dribbles of warm water the young man helped Ramachandran discover how the brain is remapped after injury. Ramachandran believes that cases such as these illustrate fundamental principles of how the human brain operates. The brain needs to create a "script" or a story to make sense of the world, a unified and internally consistent belief system. Ramachandrans radical new approach will have far-reaching effects. Flap Phantoms In The Brain, using a series of case histories, introduces strange and unexplored mental worlds. Ramachandran, through his research into brain damage, has discovered that the brain is continually organising itself in response to change. A woman maintains that her left arm is not paralysed, a young man loses his right arm in a motorcycle accident, yet he continues to feel a phantom arm with vivid sensation of movement. In a series of experiments using nothing more than Q-tips and dribbles of warm water the young man helped Ramachandran discover how the brain is remapped after injury. Ramachandran believes that cases such as these illustrate fundamental principles of how the human brain operates. The brain needs to create a "script" or a story to make sense of the world, a unified and internally consistent belief system. Ramachandrans radical new approach will have far-reaching effects. Author Biography Dr Vilayanur Ramachandran is professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at UC San Diego. He is a leader in the field of brain research. He has published over 80 papers, edited a 4-volume Encyclopedia of Human Behavior and has appeared on numerous TV programmes. Sandra Blakeslee is an award-winning science writer for the NY Times. Sandra Blakeslee is an award-winning science writer for the New York Times. Kirkus UK Review When it works, the combination of an expert scientist and a skilled writer to produce a book about some deep area of research is hard to beat. Phantoms in the Brain is just such a book. Ramachandran is the expert (a professor researching into how the brain works); Blakeslee is the writer (from the New York Times). Their theme is the effort to understand how the brain functions by looking at what happens when it doesnt work properly, not due to mental illness but due to physical damage to different parts of the organ. In particular, how does the nervous system create phantom impressions of things that arent there? The science is explained with wit and verve. A superb book. (Kirkus UK) Long Description Phantoms in The Brain takes a revolutionary new approach to theories of the brain, from one of the worlds leading experimental neurologists. Phantoms in The Brain, using a series of case histories, introduces strange and unexplored mental worlds. Ramachandran, through his research into brain damage, has discovered that the brain is continually organising itself in response to change. A woman maintains that her left arm is not paralysed, a young man loses his right arm in a motorcycle accident, yet he continues to feel a phantom arm with vivid sensation of movement. In a series of experiments using nothing more than Q-tips and dribbles of warm water the young man helped Ramachandran discover how the brain is remapped after injury. Ramachandran believes that cases such as these illustrate fundamental principles of how the human brain operates. The brain needs to create a "script" or a story to make sense of the world, a unified and internally consistent belief system. Ramachandrans radical new approach will have far-reaching effects. Feature * A cutting-edge work of popular science, by a world expert, that reveals new scientific evidence about how the mind works. * With a forward by Dr Oliver Sacks. * Gloriously accessible to the layman. Written with humility and intelligent generosity, Phantoms in the Brain grips from start to finish... Dr Ramachandran is to be congratulated for writing thrillingly about the deep architecture of our most mysterious organ. In every respect Phantoms in the Brain is a superb introduction. Guardian * This is a splendid book. The patients he describes are fascinating and his experiments are simple and ingenious. If you are at all interested in how your brain works, this is the book you must read. Dr Francis Crick, Nobel Laureate Description for Sales People Phantoms in The Brain takes a revolutionary new approach to theories of the brain, from one of the worlds leading experimental neurologists. Phantoms in The Brain, using a series of case histories, introduces strange and unexplored mental worlds. Ramachandran, through his research into brain damage, has discovered that the brain is continually organising itself in response to change. A woman maintains that her left arm is not paralysed, a young man loses his right arm in a motorcycle accident, yet he continues to feel a phantom arm with vivid sensation of movement. In a series of experiments using nothing more than Q-tips and dribbles of warm water the young man helped Ramachandran discover how the brain is remapped after injury. Ramachandran believes that cases such as these illustrate fundamental principles of how the human brain operates. The brain needs to create a "script" or a story to make sense of the world, a unified and internally consistent belief system. Ramachandrans radical new approach will have far-reaching effects. * A cutting-edge work of popular science, by a world expert, that reveals new scientific evidence about how the mind works. * With a forward by Dr Oliver Sacks. * Gloriously accessible to the layman. Written with humility and intelligent generosity, Phantoms in the Brain grips from start to finish... Dr Ramachandran is to be congratulated for writing thrillingly about the deep architecture of our most mysterious organ. In every respect Phantoms in the Brain is a superb introduction. Guardian * This is a splendid book. The patients he describes are fascinating and his experiments are simple and ingenious. If you are at all interested in how your brain works, this is the book you must read. Dr Francis Crick, Nobel Laureate Details ISBN1857028953 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 1999 ISBN-10 1857028953 ISBN-13 9781857028959 Format Paperback Subtitle Human Nature and the Architecture of the Mind Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 612.82 Illustrations illustrations Author Dr. Oliver Sacks Media Book Pages 352 Language English Publication Date 1999-05-06 Imprint 4th Estate Short Title Phantoms in the Brain UK Release Date 1999-05-06 AU Release Date 2003-05-27 NZ Release Date 2003-06-12 Alternative 9780007253890 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:589171;

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