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How does the brain work? How different is a human brain from other creatures' brains? Is the human brain still evolving? In this fascinating book Michael O' Shea provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues & findings in current brain research & gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain & the mind Chapters tackle subjects such as brain processes perception memory motor control & the causes of 'altered mental states' A final section discusses possible future developments in neuroscience touching on artificial intelligence gene therapy the importance of the Human Genome Project drugs by design & transplants 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 & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable

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