Trending Bestseller

Ponderables - The Brain

Tom Jackson

No reviews yet Write a Review
Here is the essential guide to the human brain, an authoritative reference book and timeline thatexamines the one point four kilos of matter inside our heads that does all our thinking for us.
Hardback
01-October-2015
168 Pages
$35.00
Ships in 5-7 business days
Hurry up! Current stock:

Here is the essential guide to the human brain, an authoritative reference book and timeline thatexamines the one point four kilos of matter inside our heads that does all our thinking for us.

With 100 billion nerve cells joined by thousands more joining every corner of the body, the brain is wiredtogether with 100 trillion connections. That makes each and every human brain a contender for the mostcomplex system in the universe, endowing us with an intellect that far outstrips any other creature. However,one difficult question remains: Are we intelligent enough to understand our own brains?

Follow the journey as history's greatest brains, including Avicenna, Thomas Willis, Charles Darwin, andPaul Broca try to figure it out by linking structure to function.How does the brain control the body, make sense of our surroundings, and allow us to understand,empathize with, and love other people-and their brains?And how does it create that most mysterious feature of the universe, consciousness?

This product hasn't received any reviews yet. Be the first to review this product!

$35.00
Ships in 5-7 business days
Hurry up! Current stock:

Ponderables - The Brain

$35.00

Description

Here is the essential guide to the human brain, an authoritative reference book and timeline thatexamines the one point four kilos of matter inside our heads that does all our thinking for us.

With 100 billion nerve cells joined by thousands more joining every corner of the body, the brain is wiredtogether with 100 trillion connections. That makes each and every human brain a contender for the mostcomplex system in the universe, endowing us with an intellect that far outstrips any other creature. However,one difficult question remains: Are we intelligent enough to understand our own brains?

Follow the journey as history's greatest brains, including Avicenna, Thomas Willis, Charles Darwin, andPaul Broca try to figure it out by linking structure to function.How does the brain control the body, make sense of our surroundings, and allow us to understand,empathize with, and love other people-and their brains?And how does it create that most mysterious feature of the universe, consciousness?

Customers Also Viewed

Buy Books Online at BookLoop

Discover your next great read at BookLoop, Australiand online bookstore offering a vast selection of titles across various genres and interests. Whether you're curious about what's trending or searching for graphic novels that captivate, thrilling crime and mystery fiction, or exhilarating action and adventure stories, our curated collections have something for every reader. Delve into imaginative fantasy worlds or explore the realms of science fiction that challenge the boundaries of reality. Fans of contemporary narratives will find compelling stories in our contemporary fiction section. Embark on epic journeys with our fantasy and science fiction titles,

Shop Trending Books and New Releases

Explore our new releases for the most recent additions in romance books, fantasy books, graphic novels, crime and mystery books, science fiction books as well as biographies, cookbooks, self help books, tarot cards, fortunetelling and much more. With titles covering current trends, booktok and bookstagram recommendations, and emerging authors, BookLoop remains your go-to local australian bookstore for buying books online across all book genres.

Shop Best Books By Collection

Stay updated with the literary world by browsing our trending books, featuring the latest bestsellers and critically acclaimed works. Explore titles from popular brands like Minecraft, Pokemon, Star Wars, Bluey, Lonely Planet, ABIA award winners, Peppa Pig, and our specialised collection of ADHD books. At BookLoop, we are committed to providing a diverse and enriching reading experience for all.