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Exploring consciousness through emotion and the brain.
If you're curious about how your feelings intertwine with your brain activity and shape your consciousness, "The Private Life of the Brain" is a must-read. Susan Greenfield takes you on a journey that illuminates the complexities of our inner lives. By understanding the role emotions play, this book could change the way you perceive your sense of self and your responses to the world around you.
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ISBN: 9780141007205
Authors:
Susan A. Greenfield
Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
Date of Publication: 2002-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.59
(rated by 423 readers)
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What is happening in the brain when we drink too much alcohol, get high on ecstasy or experience road rage? Emotion, says internationally acclaimed neuroscientist Susan Greenfield, is the building block of consciousness. As our minds develop we create a personalized inner world based on our experiences. But during periods of intense emotion, such as anger, fear or euphoria, we can literally lose our mind, returning to the mental state we experienced as infants. Challenging many preconceived notions, Susan Greenfield's groundbreaking book seeks to answer one of science's most enduring mysteries: how our unique sense of self is created.
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Exploring consciousness through emotion and the brain.
If you're curious about how your feelings intertwine with your brain activity and shape your consciousness, "The Private Life of the Brain" is a must-read. Susan Greenfield takes you on a journey that illuminates the complexities of our inner lives. By understanding the role emotions play, this book could change the way you perceive your sense of self and your responses to the world around you.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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