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Why Choose This Book?: How We Make Decisions by Read Montague: Used
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A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2006-11-02
- Pages
- 335
- ISBN
- 9780525949824
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0525949828
ISBN-13
9780525949824
eBay Product ID (ePID)
53563330
Product Key Features
Book Title
Why Choose this Book? : How We Make Decisions
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Life Sciences / General, General
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Education, Science, Psychology
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
19.4 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-019015
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Eighth Grade
Dewey Decimal
153.8/3
Grade To
UP
Synopsis
What do you want to do today? Leading neurobiologist Montague takes us on a guided tour of our decision making processes, with this exploration of what exactly determines the cnoices we make., A director in theoretical neuroscience introduces readers to the latest findings in the science of decision-making, offering an accessible discussion of the origins of aesthetic choices, ethical behavior, financial decisions, and more, in an account that also connects behavioral science to mental illness and addiction., To the list of writers connecting mainstream readers and cutting-edge scienceMalcolm Gladwell, Steven Johnson, James Surowieckiadd Read Montague, with this exploration of what exactly determines the choices we make. With a new perspective on the science of decision-making from the researcher at the center of the computational neuroscience revolution, "Why Choose This Book?" shows what the latest brain science reveals about the crucial events of everyday experiencethe choices we make. From how we decide what we consume to what kind of art we like, and even the romantic, ethical, and financial choices we make, Read Montague guides the reader through a new approach to the mind with an accessible style that is both entertaining and illuminating. In taking apart the minds decision-making machinery, Montague first illustrates how our brains are like computers that are slow, small, fuzzy, and cheapand began with goals like food, water, and sex. Second, he reveals how simple goals like these then turn into ideas like beauty, love, and terror with a life of their own. Finally, he explains how a value system in our heads controls those ideas so we can make good decisionsand how that physical system can break down leading to bad decisions, addictions, mental illness, and even large economic disasters., Connecting mainstream readers and cutting-edge technology, Montague shows what the latest in brain science reveals about the crucial events of everyday experience., From the researcher at the centre of the computational neuroscience revolution: Read Montague's entertaining and illuminating book reveals what the latest brain science reveals about the choices we make. He illustrates how our brains are first of all like basic computers, interested in food, water and sex. Second, he reveals how simple goals turn into ideas like beauty, love and terror. Finally, he explains how a value system in our heads controls those ideas so we can make good decisions - and what happens when that physical system breaks down...
LC Classification Number
BF611.M65 2006
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- e***n (390)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat transaction, exactly as described, packed well, and promptly shipped on August 6th. Unfortunately the U.S. Postal Service took 23 calendar days to deliver the book. It was shipped from Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, past Alabama to Texas, enjoyed several days in Texas, then to Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Florida, back to Atlanta, finally to Birmingham, and Huntsville. The seller was very responsive and I decided it was interesting to see if/how the book would arrive. Thanks, Joe
- 0***g (380)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExcellent purchase. Was able to get all three items from the one seller. Seller was able to bundle all three items together into one package. Items as described and arrived in perfect condition. Good communication around shipping and tracking as items delayed and not able to be delivered by original estimate. Thanks to shipping updates I was able to track the items arriving before the extended delivery time. Thank you for making these items available on EBay.
- m***m (2349)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!Tobin's Spirit Guide: Official Ghostbusters Edition by Erik Burnham: Used (#404302598631)