Questions About Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain

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How well written is this book? Is it a straightforward read, or is it so full of jargon that it makes one's head ache?

Alex Hi Federica,
You asked if the book contains professional jargon.
There is a fair bit of that going on and I suppose you have to have an initial interest…moreHi Federica,
You asked if the book contains professional jargon.
There is a fair bit of that going on and I suppose you have to have an initial interest in psychology and cognitive function to find the book fascinating. The author does however offer plenty of explanatory comments and case studies that make it easy to understand for those of us whose profession doesn't involve psychobabble.
If you haven't read it yet, perhaps you could have a look at the PDF on amazon? It sets the pace for the rest of the book, which is 200 page plus. See if you like it. I sure did.(less)

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Has anyone read the second edition? It was published in 2015 integrating new findings in science of mind and body. I abstained from reviewing the earlier edition, which I read and annotated assidiously, but was irritated when allowances for neuroplasticity smelled of age old biological determinism.

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