Phantoms in the brain : human nature and the architecture of the mind

By:

Ramachandran, V. S

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: UK HarperCollins Publishers 1998Description: xxi, 328pISBN:

9780007253890(pbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

616.8 RAM

Summary: "Phantoms In The Brain: Human Nature And The Architecture Of The Mind has detailed information the intricacies of the brain. The book explores unexplored theories about the brain, by using several examples and experiments conducted by co-author, Ramachandran. Such case histories illustrate the fundamental principles of how the human brain works. The authors have discovered through research, that the brain is organising itself in response to change continuously. Inspite of losing his right arm in a motorcycle accident, a young man continues to feel a phantom arm with lively sensations of movement. Through such experiments and by using only Q-tips and dribbles of warm water, the authors discovered how the brain is reorganised after an injury. The authors have brought a combination of clinical intuition and research knowledge to this book. Phantoms In The Brain: Human Nature And The Architecture Of The Mind was written by V S Ramachandran and Sandra Blakeslee. The reissue edition is available in paperback, and was published by Fourth Estate in 2006. Key Features: The book is written with humility and intelligent generosity, which grips the reader from start to finish."

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Plaksha University Library	Technology	616.8 RAM (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		004425
Book	Plaksha University Library	Technology	616.8 RAM (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Checked out	01/12/2024	004426

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"Phantoms In The Brain: Human Nature And The Architecture Of The Mind has detailed information the intricacies of the brain. The book explores unexplored theories about the brain, by using several examples and experiments conducted by co-author, Ramachandran. Such case histories illustrate the fundamental principles of how the human brain works. The authors have discovered through research, that the brain is organising itself in response to change continuously. Inspite of losing his right arm in a motorcycle accident, a young man continues to feel a phantom arm with lively sensations of movement. Through such experiments and by using only Q-tips and dribbles of warm water, the authors discovered how the brain is reorganised after an injury. The authors have brought a combination of clinical intuition and research knowledge to this book.
Phantoms In The Brain: Human Nature And The Architecture Of The Mind was written by V S Ramachandran and Sandra Blakeslee. The reissue edition is available in paperback, and was published by Fourth Estate in 2006.
Key Features:
The book is written with humility and intelligent generosity, which grips the reader from start to finish."

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