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‘A profoundly intriguing and compelling guide to the intricacies of the human brain.’ —Oliver Sacks

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.

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V. S. Ramachandran is the director of the Center for Brain and Cognition and a Distinguished Professor with the Psychology Department and Neurosciences Program at the University of California, San Diego. He lives in Del Mar, California.

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Lingua Inglese ● Formato EPUB ● Pagine 384 ● ISBN 9780393080582 ● Dimensione 2.1 MB ● Casa editrice W. W. Norton & Company ● Paese US ● Pubblicato 2011 ● Scaricabile 24 mesi ● Moneta EUR ● ID 7467582 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM

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