Conversations with Neil's Brain: the Neural Nature of Thought and Language - George A. Ojemann - Bøker - Basic Books - 9780201483376 - 25. april 1995
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Conversations with Neil's Brain: the Neural Nature of Thought and Language 1st edition

George A. Ojemann

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Conversations with Neil's Brain: the Neural Nature of Thought and Language 1st edition

In a series of stories before, after, and even during neurosurgery, an epileptic patient, Neil; his surgeon, George Ojemann; and neuroscientist William Calvin work together to remove a portion of Neil?s temporal lobe. If they do it right, they will have a good chance of putting an end to Neil?s seizures. If they slice too far to the left or right, they will wipe out essential parts of Neil?s memory, or his ability to follow a joke to the punch line, or maybe his ability to recognize his wife?s face. In essence, they can erase or alter parts of Neil.Conversations with Neil?s Brain takes us inside the operating room and allows us to be part of this eerie process of discovery, using it to provide a unique window on human consciousness and the nature of human identity. The mapping of Neil?s brain brings to life as never before the astounding specificity by which the brian operates, making clear why language, memory, and decision making are so complex, and why the cures for such ailments as learning disabilities, mental disorders, Alzheimer?s, and strokes continue to elude the world?s best medical efforts. In the context of this unique surgical drama, Conversations with Neil?s Brain unfolds as an intensely compelling read.

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Utgitt 25. april 1995
ISBN13 9780201483376
Utgivere Basic Books
Antall sider 352
Mål 148 × 23 × 225 mm   ·   521 g
Språk Engelsk