The Brain: 10 Things You Should Know by Professor Sophie Scott #foliosociety

The Brain: 10 Things You Should Know by Professor Sophie Scott #foliosocietyUncover the mind blowing complexities of the brain and how it affects our personalities, behaviours and more. Written by Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL, Sophie Scott, and composed of ten mind blowing yet accessible essays, The Brain guides you through the astounding complexities of the organ that makes you, you. From diving into the networks of neurons that are vital to our functioning, to the way our brains differ from one another and how

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PenguinISBN: 9781405970501Extent: 384 pages

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