Brain That Changes Itself : Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman Doidge (2007, Uk-B Format Paperback)

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PublisherPenguin Books, The Limited
ISBN-100143113100
ISBN-139780143113102
eBay Product ID (ePID)127421897

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Number of Pages448 Pages
Publication NameBrain That Changes Itself : Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
LanguageEnglish
SubjectNeurology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience & Cognitive Neuropsychology, Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology (See Also Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology), Neuropsychology
Publication Year2007
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience, Psychology, Medical
AuthorNorman Doidge
FormatUk-B Format Paperback

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Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.4 in

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Dewey Edition22
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ReviewsMind-bending, miracle-making, reality-busting stuff with implications for all human beings.” —The New York Times A remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain.” —Oliver Sacks The power of positive thinking finally gains scientific credibility.” —The New York Times, Mind-bending, miracle-making, reality-busting stuff with implications for all human beings. "The New York Times" A remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain. Oliver Sacks The power of positive thinking finally gains scientific credibility. "The New York Times", "Mind-bending, miracle-making, reality-busting stuff with implications for all human beings." -The New York Times "A remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain." -Oliver Sacks "The power of positive thinking finally gains scientific credibility." -The New York Times, "Mind-bending, miracle-making, reality-busting stuff with implications for all human beings." - The New York Times "A remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain." -Oliver Sacks "The power of positive thinking finally gains scientific credibility." - The New York Times
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal612.8
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SynopsisAn astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. In this revolutionary look at the brain, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge, M.D., provides an introduction to both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives theyve transformed. From stroke patients learning to speak again to the remarkable case of a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, "The Brain That Changes Itself" will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential., What is neuroplasticity? Is it possible to change your brain? Norman Doidge's inspiring guide to the new brain science explains all of this and more An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable, and proving that it is, in fact, possible to change your brain. Psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity, its healing powers, and the people whose lives they've transformed--people whose mental limitations, brain damage or brain trauma were seen as unalterable. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, blind people who learn to see, learning disorders cured, IQs raised, aging brains rejuvenated, stroke patients learning to speak, children with cerebral palsy learning to move with more grace, depression and anxiety disorders successfully treated, and lifelong character traits changed. Using these marvelous stories to probe mysteries of the body, emotion, love, sex, culture, and education, Dr. Doidge has written an immensely moving, inspiring book that will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential., "Fascinating. Doidge's book is a remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain."--Oliver Sacks, MD, author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat What is neuroplasticity? Is it possible to change your brain? Norman Doidge's inspiring guide to the new brain science explains all of this and more An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable, and proving that it is, in fact, possible to change your brain. Psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity, its healing powers, and the people whose lives they've transformed--people whose mental limitations, brain damage or brain trauma were seen as unalterable. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, blind people who learn to see, learning disorders cured, IQs raised, aging brains rejuvenated, stroke patients learning to speak, children with cerebral palsy learning to move with more grace, depression and anxiety disorders successfully treated, and lifelong character traits changed. Using these marvelous stories to probe mysteries of the body, emotion, love, sex, culture, and education, Dr. Doidge has written an immensely moving, inspiring book that will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential.
LC Classification NumberQP363.3.D65 2007

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