The Other Side of Normal: How Biology Is Providing the Clues to Unlock the Secrets of Normal and Abnormal Behavior - Brossura

Smoller, Jordan

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ISBN 10: 0062064975 ISBN 13: 9780062064974

Casa editrice: Harperluxe, 2012

Riassunto

Based on his groundbreaking research and his own experience with the treatment of psychological disorders, this thought-provoking book, written by a Harvard psychiatrist, brings together stories from the frontiers of science that are providing surprising clues about how our minds work. (psychology). Simultaneous.

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“Move over Oliver Sacks - I couldn’t put this fascinating book down! Path-breaking and witty, as entertaining as it is informative, The Other Side of Normal is filled with insights into why we behave as we do and how biology determines so much of our emotional makeup. A brilliant mind and dazzling writer, Smoller has written a book that will change the way you look at every day life.” (Amy Chua, Yale Law Professor and New York Times bestseller Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother)

“Exciting... provocative...Clearly and articulately, he ties evolutionary psychology, biological psychiatry, animal behavior, and related fields into a package of rare coherence.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“Highly interesting and accessible study of brain science and behavior....This thoroughly documented work provides enough information to satisfy the science-savvy without leaving the rest of us behind....Readers will be fascinated.” (Library Journal)

“An informative overview of research in neuroscience that provides a scientific foundation for understanding mental disorders.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Smoller redefines the biology of normal.” (Booklist)

“Are we born crazy, or is crazy thrust upon us? Smoller investigates.” (Denver Post)

L'autore

Jordan Smoller is associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health.

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• Editore: Harperluxe
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0062064975
• ISBN 13: 9780062064974
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 638