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

V. S. Ramachandran

W. W. Norton & Company

2012

388 páginas

12h 56m

ISBN-13: 9780393340624

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. 45 illustrations.