The Brain That Changes Itself Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman Doidge
Brand: Penguin Books Australia
Product Description
Fascinating. Doidges book is a remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain.Oliver Sacks MD author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat What is neuroplasticity Is it possible to change your brain Norman Doidges inspiring guide to the new brain science explains all of this and more An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuriesold notion that the human brain is immutable and proving that it is in fact possible to change your brain. Psychoanalyst Norman Doidge M.D. traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity its healing powers and the people whose lives theyve transformedpeople whose mental limitations brain damage or brain trauma were seen as unalterable. We see a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole blind people who learn to see learning disorders cured IQs raised aging brains rejuvenated stroke patients learning to speak children with cerebral palsy learning to move with more grace depression and anxiety disorders successfully treated and lifelong character traits changed. Using these marvelous stories to probe mysteries of the body emotion love sex culture and education Dr. Doidge has written an immensely moving inspiring book that will permanently alter the way we look at our brains human nature and human potential. show more
Condition : New
Author : Norman Doidge
Weight : 528
Publisher : Penguin Books Australia
Language : English
EAN : 9780143113102
ISBN10 : 0143113100
Format : Paperback
Date of Publication : 20080123
Place of Publication : Hawthorn Australia
Pagination : 427 Pages
Dimensions : 139 X 213 X 26mm