Seven and a half lessons about the brain
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Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2020.
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Book
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Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Port Angeles - Nonfiction (Adult) | 612.82 BARRETT | Checked Out | May 4, 2024 |
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Published
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2020.
Physical Desc
x, 180 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Have you ever wondered why you have a brain? Let renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett demystify that big gray blob between your ears. In seven short essays (plus a bite-sized story about how brains evolved), this slim, entertaining, and accessible collection 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.