"A profound intriguing and compelling guide to the intricacies of the human brain." -Oliver Sacks In this landmark work, V. S. Ramachandran investigates strange, unforgettable cases-from patients who believe they are dead to sufferers of phantom limb syndrome. With a storyteller's eye for compelling case studies and a researcher's flair for new approaches to age-old questions, Ramachandran tackles the most exciting and controversial topics in brain science, including language, creativity, and consciousness. --- from the publisher Endorsements and Reviews: “Remarkably clear and engaging.” — Elizabeth Floyd Mair, Times Union “[Ramachandran] skillfully walks the line between intriguing storytelling and detailed science in these readable tales of unusual patients.” — Eva Emerson, Science News “Provocative . . . an entertaining read.” — Frank Bures, Scientific American Mind “[Ramachandran] has done as much as anyone to reveal the workings of the mind through the malfunctions of the brain.” — Anthony Gottlieb, New York Times Book Review About the Author: V. S. Ramachandran is the director of the Center for Brain and Cognition and a Distinguished Professor with the Psychology Department and Neurosciences Program at the University of California, San Diego. He lives in Del Mar, California.
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