The Human Mind Explained: The Centre of the Living Machine

by Susan A. Greenfield

Seeks to explain the mysterious processes of the human brain, delving into everything from synapses to states of mind. This book introduces comparisons with animal brains, and provides human case histories to illustrate specific mental oddities, banishing many myths in the process.

Genres: Reference

192 pages, Hardcover

First published October 10, 1996

About the author

Greenfield is Professor of Synaptic Pharmacology at Lincoln College, Oxford. On 1 February 2006, she was installed as Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. Until 8 January 2010, she was director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain

Reviews

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. I’ve read it about five times now. Very simple descriptions in easy to understand language.

[Kylie Abecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is extremely informative, with illustrations that explain everything in an easy to understand way. A must read for anyone with a brain, who wishes to know how to use it!! :P