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Hardback. Condizione: Good. A vivid account of what makes us human. Based groundbreaking new research, We Are Our Brains is a sweeping biography of the human brain, from infancy to adulthood to old age. Renowned neuroscientist D. F. Swaab takes us on a guided tour of the intricate inner workings that determine our potential, our limitations, and our desires, with each chapter serving as an eye-opening window on a different stage of brain development: the gender differences that develop in the embryonic brain, what goes on in the heads of adolescents, how parenthood permanently changes the brain. Moving beyond pure biological understanding, Swaab presents a controversial and multilayered ethical argument surrounding the brain. Far from possessing true free will, Swaab argues, we have very little control over our everyday decisions, or who we will become, because our brains predetermine everything about us, long before we are born, from our moral character to our religious leanings to whom we fall in love with. And he challenges many of our prevailing assumptions about what makes us human, decoding the intricate moral networks that allow us to experience emotion, revealing maternal instinct to be the result of hormonal changes in the pregnant brain, and exploring the way that religious imprinting shapes the brain during childhood. Rife with memorable case studies, We Are Our Brains is already a bestselling international phenomenon. It aims to demystify the chemical and genetic workings of our most mysterious organ, in the process helping us to see who we are through an entirely new lens. Did you know? - The father's brain is affected in pregnancy as well as the mother's. - The withdrawal symptoms we experience at the end of a love affair mirror chemical addiction. - Growing up bilingual reduces the likelihood of Alzheimer's. - Parental religion is imprinted on our brains during early development, much as our native language is. Praise for We Are Our Brains Swaab's 'neurobiography' is witty, opinionated, passionate, and, above all, cerebral.--Booklist (starred review) A fascinating survey . . . Swaab employs both personal and scientific observation in near-equal measure.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) A cogent, provocative account of how twenty-first-century 'neuroculture' has the potential to effect profound medical and social change.--Kirkus Reviews.…

Condizione: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

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Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Shows minimal signs of wear and previous use. Can include minimal notes/highlighting. A portion of your purchase benefits nonprofits! - Note: Edition & format may differ from what is shown in stock photo & item details. May not include supplementary material (toys, access code, dvds, etc).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A vivid account of what makes us human. Based groundbreaking new research, We Are Our Brains is a sweeping biography of the human brain, from infancy to adulthood to old age. Renowned neuroscientist D. F. Swaab takes us on a guided tour of the intricate inner workings that determine our potential, our limitations, and our desires, with each chapter serving as an eye-opening window on a different stage of brain development: the gender differences that develop in the embryonic brain, what goes on in the heads of adolescents, how parenthood permanently changes the brain. Moving beyond pure biological understanding, Swaab presents a controversial and multilayered ethical argument surrounding the brain. Far from possessing true free will, Swaab argues, we have very little control over our everyday decisions, or who we will become, because our brains predetermine everything about us, long before we are born, from our moral character to our religious leanings to whom we fall in love with. And he challenges many of our prevailing assumptions about what makes us human, decoding the intricate moral networks that allow us to experience emotion, revealing maternal instinct to be the result of hormonal changes in the pregnant brain, and exploring the way that religious imprinting shapes the brain during childhood. Rife with memorable case studies, We Are Our Brains is already a bestselling international phenomenon. It aims to demystify the chemical and genetic workings of our most mysterious organ, in the process helping us to see who we are through an entirely new lens. Did you know? - The father's brain is affected in pregnancy as well as the mother's. - The withdrawal symptoms we experience at the end of a love affair mirror chemical addiction. - Growing up bilingual reduces the likelihood of Alzheimer's. - Parental religion is imprinted on our brains during early development, much as our native language is. Praise for We Are Our Brains Swaab's 'neurobiography' is witty, opinionated, passionate, and, above all, cerebral.--Booklist (starred review) A fascinating survey . . . Swaab employs both personal and scientific observation in near-equal measure.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) A cogent, provocative account of how twenty-first-century 'neuroculture' has the potential to effect profound medical and social change.--Kirkus Reviews.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condizione: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting.

Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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hardcover. Condizione: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good.

Condizione: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1450grams, ISBN:9780471986836.…

Sc. Condizione: Gut. Obr, gr 78?,4s., in gutem Zustand, [SAP258]., Deu 300g.

SC. Condizione: Gut. Obr., 16s., in gutem Zustand, [WES41]., Deu 300g.

SC. Condizione: Gut. Obr., 4?, 7s., in gutem Zustand, [SAP258].-. Deu 300g.

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Softcover. Condizione: Fair. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Leichte Verformung / umgeknickte Seiten; Wasserschaden. Het verhaal van je leven is het verhaal van je brein. Dat begint in de baarmoeder, waar de hersenen gevormd worden op een manier die bepalend is voor de rest van je leven. Dick Swaab volgt in Wij zijn ons brein de mens vanaf de conceptie tot en met de dood. Wat zijn de bedreigingen voor het kind in de baarmoeder? Hoe zit het met de hersenen van pubers, wat gebeurt er als je verliefd bent, hoe zijn homo- en heteroseksualiteit te verklaren en wat gebeurt er wanneer alzheimer toeslaat? De zin en onzin van therapieën, antidepressiva en alternatieve geneeswijzen, agressie, moreel gedrag en geloof, meditatie, hersenbeschadiging, psychische problemen en bijna-dood-ervaringen: alles wordt beschreven in Wij zijn ons brein. Na lezing van dit boek zul je beter begrijpen waarom je bent wie je bent.…

Softcover. Condizione: Fine. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Leichte Verformung / umgeknickte Seiten; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveränderung. Het verhaal van je leven is het verhaal van je brein. Dat begint in de baarmoeder, waar de hersenen gevormd worden op een manier die bepalend is voor de rest van je leven. Dick Swaab volgt in Wij zijn ons brein de mens vanaf de conceptie tot en met de dood. Wat zijn de bedreigingen voor het kind in de baarmoeder? Hoe zit het met de hersenen van pubers, wat gebeurt er als je verliefd bent, hoe zijn homo- en heteroseksualiteit te verklaren en wat gebeurt er wanneer alzheimer toeslaat? De zin en onzin van therapieën, antidepressiva en alternatieve geneeswijzen, agressie, moreel gedrag en geloof, meditatie, hersenbeschadiging, psychische problemen en bijna-dood-ervaringen: alles wordt beschreven in Wij zijn ons brein. Na lezing van dit boek zul je beter begrijpen waarom je bent wie je bent.…

Softcover. Condizione: Fair. Unbekannte Unterschrift / Widmung; Leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveränderung; Leichte Anmerkungen / Beschriftungen. Onderzoek naar de hersenen als basis van menselijk gedrag.