The Tell-Tale Brain: A Neuroscientist's Quest for What Makes Us Human

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"A profoundly intriguing and compelling guide to the intricacies of the human brain." —Oliver Sacks

In this landmark work, V. S. Ramachandran investigates strange, unforgettable cases—from patients who believe they are dead to sufferers of phantom limb syndrome. With a storyteller’s eye for compelling case studies and a researcher’s flair for new approaches to age-old questions, Ramachandran tackles the most exciting and controversial topics in brain science, including language, creativity, and consciousness.

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ISBN-13: 9780393340624

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Norton - W. W. & Company - Inc.

Publication Date: 01-23-2012

Pages: 384

Product Dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.10(h) x 1.00(d)

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V. S. Ramachandran is the director of the Center for Brain and Cognition and a Distinguished Professor with the Psychology Department and Neurosciences Program at the University of California, San Diego. He lives in Del Mar, California.

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"Ramachandran produces an exhilarating and at times funny text that invites discussion and experimentation." —-Kirkus

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