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The Idea of the Brain

The Past and Future of Neuroscience

Matthew Cobb

Explore the mysterious workings of the brain in this powerful examination of what we think we know about our most essential organ. Scientist and historian Matthew Cobb traces the evolution of our conception of the brain over centuries, revealing how technology has shaped our understanding. From comparing it to a telegraph or hydraulic system to today's supercomputer, this essential read illuminates the complex processes that drive science and our amazing brains.
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Publish Date
2020-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
2020-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.15
based on 871 ratings
ISBN
9781541646858
Categories
ScienceNonfictionPsychologySocial SciencesHistoryNeuroscience
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Adam Rutherford
2020-01-16T22:24:01.000Z
This isn’t my precise blurb, but this book is fucking brilliant.     – source
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
2020-11-29T20:48:07.000Z
It’s a brilliant book     – source
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