A History Of The Human Brain: From The Sea Sponge To Crispr, How Our Brain Evolved
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A sweeping work of popular science, A History of the Human Brain chronicles the extraordinary evolutionary journey of the most complex organ in the known universe — from its primitive origins in ancient sea sponges to the cutting-edge possibilities of CRISPR gene editing. Bret Stetka, a veteran science journalist and editor, presents a compelling narrative that weaves together neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and paleoanthropology to reveal how the human brain became what it is today. With clarity and wit, he argues that understanding our brain's past is essential to understanding ourselves — our behaviours, our vulnerabilities, and our potential. The book details pivotal milestones in brain evolution, illustrating how each biological leap shaped human cognition, emotion, and consciousness. An accessible and authoritative account, it speaks to both the curious general reader and the scientifically minded alike.
Author: Bret Stetka
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A sweeping work of popular science, A History of the Human Brain chronicles the extraordinary evolutionary journey of the most complex organ in the known universe — from its primitive origins in ancient sea sponges to the cutting-edge possibilities of CRISPR gene editing. Bret Stetka, a veteran science journalist and editor, presents a compelling narrative that weaves together neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and paleoanthropology to reveal how the human brain became what it is today. With clarity and wit, he argues that understanding our brain's past is essential to understanding ourselves — our behaviours, our vulnerabilities, and our potential. The book details pivotal milestones in brain evolution, illustrating how each biological leap shaped human cognition, emotion, and consciousness. An accessible and authoritative account, it speaks to both the curious general reader and the scientifically minded alike.