The New Brain Sciences: Perils and Prospects

by Steven Rose (Editor), Dai Rees (Editor)

The last twenty years have seen huge advances in our understanding of how the brain works. Researchers are now trying to understand the nature of consciousness itself. This collection represents an accessible attempt to expose and question research boundaries of what is ethically, socially and legally acceptable in neuroscience research.

Genres: Science, Neuroscience

316 pages, Paperback

First published October 21, 2004

About the author

Steven Peter Russell Rose was an English neuroscientist, author and social commentator. He was an emeritus professor of biology and neurobiology at the Open University and Gresham College, London.