The New Brain
How the Modern Age Is Rewiring Your Mind
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Word Count
57,000 words, Guess
Page Count
228 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL8758039M
- ISBN-139781579545017
- ISBN-101579545017
- OCLC Control Number51868015
- OCLC Control Numbernewbrain00rich
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2003005773
- LibraryThing370705
- Goodreads1188489
Classifications
- LCCQP355.2 .R47 2003
Description
"The New Brain is the story of technology and biology converging to influence the evolution of the human brain. Dramatic advances are now possible, as well as the potential for misuse and abuse." "Dr. Restak, author of more than 15 books on the brain, leads you through the latest research and the expanding field of cognitive science, explains its implications, and even offers practical advice such as how for: understand and mitigate the affects of media images and technology on our thoughts and emotions; estimate the effects of stress on our brain function and how to predict who is at greatest risk for harm; and develop the habits that result in peak brain performance."--Jacket.
First Sentence
One pivotal concept underlies our understanding of the new brain: plasticity.
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