Left Brain, Right Brain

by Sally P.; Deutsch Springer

This is an introductory text providing the latest information on how mental functions are divided between the left and right sides of the brain. It explores asymmetry in normal, split-brain and brain-damaged cases, focusing on such key topics as left-handedness, sex differences, psychiatric illness, learning disabilities and theories of consciousness. This edition includes such recent findings brain anatomy and physiology as seen through new imaging techniques; biological differences in the way men and women think; and the connection between left-handedness and mortality.

Genres: Psychology, Science, Nonfiction, Neuroscience, Brain

375 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1950

Reviews

[MaryKay Keller · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been a few years however it was a keeper still on my bookshelf.

[Chris M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, a very good read about the differences in brain hemispheres and how they relate to cognitive neuroscience. A major portion of the book was spent on a historical narrative about the origins of neuroscience

[Dominika Potępa · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Alen · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, I'd like to say I paid $.25 for this book. I would've paid $30 for the amusing knowledge I've learned from it. This book served as a biological complement to other books I've read on body language and human behavior. I particularly enjoyed the chapters on lateral eye movements and cognitive activity. It was quite obvious when I had conversations with friends who are engineers and friends who are of the creative and artistic nature. Another memorable chapter talks about pathology and the hemispheres, specifically the neglect syndrome. what a nightmare!

The author also makes clear that many of their conclusions are based on observations and unpublished knowledge. A science which is hard to observe and experiment, much like any other emerging theories.

[Michelle]

I want to read "Left Brain: Perspectives from cognitivve Neuroscience (Series of Books in Psychology) because I am intested in the whole Left and Right brain thing.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read in 1984. Not my favorite area of science - life sciences - but this was informative and enjoyable.

[Asrar Alhazza]

It's really good. You will be surprised by many information that has, which is related to our brains.

[Tony · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction to the topic of neuroscience / neuropsychology. Very understandable