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A pioneering exploration of the differences between the brain's right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history, and culture--"one of the few contemporary works deserving classic status" (Nicholas Shakespeare, The Times , London) "Persuasively argues that our society is suffering from the consequences of an over-dominant left hemisphere losing touch with its natural regulative 'master' the right. Brilliant and disturbing."--Salley Vickers, a Guardian Best Book of the Year "I know of no better exposition of the current state of functional brain neuroscience."--W. F. Bynum, TLS Why is the brain divided? The difference between right and left hemispheres has been puzzled over for centuries. Drawing upon a vast body of brain research , the renowned psychiatrist, author, and thinker Iain McGilchrist reveals that the difference between the two sides is profound--two whole, coherent, but incompatible ways of experiencing the world. The detail-oriented left hemisphere prefers mechanisms to living things and is inclined to self-interest, while the right hemisphere has greater breadth, flexibility, and generosity. In the second part of his book, McGilchrist takes the reader on a journey through the history of Western culture, illustrating the tension between these two worlds as revealed in the thought and belief of thinkers and artists from the ancient to the modern, from Aeschylus to Magritte. He ultimately argues that, despite its inferior grasp of reality, the left hemisphere is increasingly taking precedence in today's world--with potentially disastrous consequences.
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Publisher
Yale University
ISBN-10
0300245920
ISBN-13
9780300245929
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3038283619
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Master and His Emissary : the Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
Number of Pages
616 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Civilization, Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Neuropsychology
Publication Year
2019
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Psychology, Medical, History
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.9 in
Item Weight
22.8 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-960775
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"One of the few contemporary works deserving classic status."--Nicholas Shakespeare, The Times "A landmark. . . It tells a story you need to hear, of where we live now"-Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times "A seminal book"--Professor Ervin László, Huffington Post "McGilchrist describes broad [intellectual] movements and famous figures as if they were battles and soldiers in a 2,500-year war between the brain's hemispheres. . .A scintillating intelligence is at work."-- Economist "A fascinating book. . . [McGilchrist] is a subtle and clever thinker, and unusually qualified to range with such authority over so many different domains of knowledge"--Harry Eyres, Financial Times Winner of the Scientific and Medical Network Book Prize 2009 Shortlisted for the Bristol Festival of Ideas Book Prize 2010 Longlisted for the Royal Society Book Prize 2010, "One of the few contemporary works deserving classic status."--Nicholas Shakespeare, The Times "Persuasively argues that our society is suffering from the consequences of an over-dominant left hemisphere losing touch with its natural regulative 'master' the right. Brilliant and disturbing."--Salley Vickers, a Guardian 'Best Book of the Year' "A landmark. . . It tells a story you need to hear, of where we live now"-Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times "A seminal book"--Professor Ervin László, Huffington Post "McGilchrist describes broad [intellectual] movements and famous figures as if they were battles and soldiers in a 2,500-year war between the brain's hemispheres. . .A scintillating intelligence is at work."-- Economist "A fascinating book. . . [McGilchrist] is a subtle and clever thinker, and unusually qualified to range with such authority over so many different domains of knowledge"--Harry Eyres, Financial Times Winner of the Scientific and Medical Network Book Prize 2009 Shortlisted for the Bristol Festival of Ideas Book Prize 2010 Longlisted for the Royal Society Book Prize 2010
Dewey Edition
22
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
612.8/25
Synopsis
A pioneering exploration of the differences between the brain's right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history, and culture--"one of the few contemporary works deserving classic status" (Nicholas Shakespeare, Times , UK) "Persuasively argues that our society is suffering from the consequences of an over-dominant left hemisphere losing touch with its natural regulative 'master' the right. Brilliant and disturbing."--Salley Vickers, a Guardian Best Book of the Year "I know of no better exposition of the current state of functional brain neuroscience."--W. F. Bynum, Times Literary Supplement Why is the brain divided? The difference between right and left hemispheres has been puzzled over for centuries. Drawing upon a vast body of brain research , the renowned psychiatrist, author, and thinker Iain McGilchrist reveals that the difference between the two sides is profound--two whole, coherent, but incompatible ways of experiencing the world. The detail-oriented left hemisphere prefers mechanisms to living things and is inclined to self-interest, while the right hemisphere has greater breadth, flexibility, and generosity. In the second part of his book, McGilchrist takes the reader on a journey through the history of Western culture, illustrating the tension between these two worlds as revealed in the thought and belief of thinkers and artists from the ancient to the modern, from Aeschylus to Magritte. He ultimately argues that, despite its inferior grasp of reality, the left hemisphere is increasingly taking precedence in today's world--with potentially disastrous consequences., A new edition of the bestselling classic - published with a special introduction to mark its 10th anniversary This pioneering account sets out to understand the structure of the human brain - the place where mind meets matter. Until recently, the left hemisphere of our brain has been seen as the 'rational' side, the superior partner to the right. But is this distinction true? Drawing on a vast body of experimental research, Iain McGilchrist argues while our left brain makes for a wonderful servant, it is a very poor master. As he shows, it is the right side which is the more reliable and insightful. Without it, our world would be mechanistic - stripped of depth, colour and value. "A veritable tour de force, gradually and skilfully revealed. I know of no better exposition of the current state of functional brain neuroscience."--W. F. Bynum, TLS "A profound examination."--Philip Pullman "Persuasively argues that our society is suffering from the consequences of an over-dominant left hemisphere losing touch with its natural regulative 'master' the right. Brilliant and disturbing."--Salley Vickers, a Guardian Best Book of the Year "Clear, penetrating, lively, thorough and fascinating. . . . I couldn't put it down."--Mary Midgley, The Guardian
Lc Classification Number
Qp385.5.M36 2019
Copyright Date
2019
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