The wisdom paradox : how your mind can grow stronger as your brain grows older / Elkhonon Goldberg.
The wisdom paradox : how your mind can grow stronger as your brain grows older / Elkhonon Goldberg.
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New York : Gotham Books, 2005.
Date
2005.
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N612.82/82
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English
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p. cm.
Contents
Ch. 1. The life of your brain -- Ch. 2. Seasons of the brain -- Ch. 3. Aging and powerful minds in history -- Ch. 4. Wisdom throughout civilizations -- Ch. 5. Pattern power -- Ch. 6. Adventures on memory lane -- Ch. 7. Memories that do not fade -- Ch. 8. Memories, patterns, and the machinery of wisd...
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New York : Gotham Books, 2005.
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New York (State)
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2005.
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"In a provocative reassessment of the conventional scientific wisdom, world-renowned neuropsychologist Elkhonon Goldberg brings together cutting-edge findings with insights gleaned from years of clinical practice to argue that despite certain cognitive losses, the engaged, mature brain can make effective decisions at more intuitive levels. He terms...
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The wisdom paradox : how your mind can grow stronger as your brain grows older / Elkhonon Goldberg.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-321) and index.
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N612.82/82
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1592401104 (alk. paper)
9781592401109 (alk. paper)
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612.82
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991019701839702626