Introducing Mind and Brain: A Graphic Guide

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Introducing Mind and Brain: A Graphic Guide
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Angus Gellatly
By (author) Oscar Zarate
SeriesGraphic Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 168,Width 118
Category/GenrePopular science
Popular psychology
ISBN/Barcode 9781785783135
ClassificationsDewey:612.8
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
General
Illustrations Illustrations, black & white

Publishing Details

Publisher Icon Books
Imprint Icon Books
Publication Date 5 April 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

How do emotions affect your basic decision making? Why do certain smells prompt long-forgotten memories, and what makes us suddenly self-conscious? How does the biological organ, the brain, give rise to all of the thoughts in your head - enable you to think, to feel, to be conscious and aware - to have 'a mind'? Introducing Mind and Brain explains what the sciences have to say about planning and action, language, memory, attention, emotions and vision. It traces the historical development of ideas about the brain and its function from antiquity to the age of neuro-imaging. Clearly explained by Professor of Psychology Angus Gellatly and award-winning artist Oscar Zarate, they invite you to take a fresh look at the nature of mind, consciousness and personal identity.

Author Biography

Angus Gellatly was Professor of Psychology and Head of Department at Keele University and is now at the Open University. He used to write fiction in the days when he had the time. Oscar Zarate is a highly acclaimed graphic artist who has illustrated many Introducing titles. His prize-winning graphic novel A Small Killing is known throughout the world.