The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science Contributor(s): Doidge, Norman (Author) |
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ISBN: 0143113100 ISBN-13: 9780143113102 Publisher: Penguin Life
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2008 Annotation: An 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. Click for more in this series: James H. Silberman Books |
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BISAC Categories: - Medical | Neurology - Medical | Neuroscience - Psychology | Neuropsychology |
Dewey: 612.8 |
Age Level: 18-UP |
Grade Level: 13-UP |
Series: James H. Silberman Books |
Physical Information: 1" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" L (0.85 lbs) 448 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: "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 moreAn 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. |
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