Proust Was a Neuroscientist
Philip J. Hilts -- one of the few people to spend time with Henry, who is sequestered in a hospital -- draws on Henry's bizarre situation as well as current cutting-edge research into the functions of the brain in a revealing investigation of
-- How an individual's memory is constructed
-- When and why memory fails
-- The efficacy of mnemonic devices
-- The validity of "recovered" memories
Part poetic reflection and philosophical meditation, part popular science and investigative journalism, Memory's Ghost is an unforgettable journey into the mysteries of the human mind.
Country | USA |
Brand | Touchstone |
Manufacturer | Touchstone |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | 9780684823560 |
Color | Cream |
ReleaseDate | 1996-08-02 |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9780684823560 |