Jonathan K. Foster Memory (Paperback) Very Short Introductions
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Further Details Title: Memory Condition: New EAN: 9780192806758 ISBN: 9780192806758 Publisher: Oxford University Press Format: Paperback Release Date: 11/06/2008 Item Height: 174mm Item Length: 110mm Item Width: 9mm Author: Jonathan K. Foster Language: English ISBN-10: 0192806750 Description: Why do we remember events from our childhood as if they happened yesterday, but not what we did last week? Why does our memory seem to work well sometimes and not others? What happens when it goes wrong? Can memory be improved or manipulated, by psychological techniques or even 'brain implants'? How does memory grow and change as we age? And what of so-called 'recovered' memories? This book brings together the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, and weaves in case-studies, anecdotes, and even literature and philosophy, to address these and many other important questions about the science of memory - how it works, and why we can't live without it. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Genre: Philosophy & Spirituality Book Series: Very Short Introductions Item Weight: 138g Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Topic: Society & Culture Release Year: 2008 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
