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.