The secret life of the grown-up brain : the surprising talents of the middle-aged mind / Barbara Str...
The secret life of the grown-up brain : the surprising talents of the middle-aged mind / Barbara Str...
The secret life of the grown-up brain : the surprising talents of the middle-aged mind / Barbara Strauch.
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Publisher
New York : Viking, 2010.
Date
2010.
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G 2014/2550
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Language
English
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Physical content
xxv, 229 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents
pt. 1. The powers that be. Am I losing my mind? The best brains of our lives -- A brighter place -- Experience, judgment, wisdom -- The middle in motion -- pt. 2. The inner workings. What changes with time -- Two brains are better than one -- Extra brainpower -- pt. 3. Healthier brains. Keep moving...
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Publisher
New York : Viking, 2010.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2010.
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Summary
In her impeccably researched book, science writer Barbara Strauch explores the latest findings that demonstrate, through the use of technology such as brain scans, that the middle-aged brain is more flexible and more capable than previously thought. By detailing exactly the normal, healthy brain functions over time, Strauch also explains how its op...
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The secret life of the grown-up brain : the surprising talents of the middle-aged mind / Barbara Strauch.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
State Reference Library copy: transferred from REF/N616.89008/7.
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G 2014/2550
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74VvlRMKbO2Z
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvlRMKbO2Z
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ISBN
0670020710
9780670020713 :
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616.8900844
MMS ID
991017366659702626
