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Synopsis
Although we usually identify our abilities to reason, to adapt to situations, and to solve problems only with the mind, recent research has shown that we should not, in fact, detach these abilities from the body. This book presents provocative neuroscientific research demonstrating that thought is not on one side and bodily sensibility on the other; from a biological point of view they are integrated. Schulkin further argues that this integration has important implications for judgments about art and music, moral sensibilities, attraction and revulsion, and our perpetual inclination to explain ourselves and our surroundings. This book will be of interest to behavioral scientists, cognitive and affective neuroscientists, and because of the breadth of coverage, to a more general scientific audience as well.
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Reviewer:Celso Agner, MD, MSc(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description:Books that delve into the intricacies of the human mind are fascinating as they reflect the nature of the extensive study of the brain, an organ that has fascinated scientists for many centuries.
Purpose:The purpose of this book is to provide an integration of basic science and the development of the mind. Although a widely held presumption, few books are able to correlate basic neuroscience with human behavior. This book is an additional source for psychologists and neurologists dealing with the intricacies of the human brain. However, I don't think this one is strictly necessary, as other books have dealt well with the topic, including classic neuroscience books that provide the connection between neuroscience, neurology, and psychology.
Audience:The audience is neurologists and neuropsychologists interested in the interaction between science and medicine.
Features:This is a short book organized informally to present different aspects of human social interaction and manifestation. There are not many pictures but they end up reflecting aspects of the emotional interaction of human beings. The concept is not new and has been explored multiple times previously. The presentation may be slightly different, although not original enough to justify the purchase of this book for a medical library. It may be useful, however, for psychology libraries.
Assessment:This book is appropriate for neuropsychological libraries or physicians with an interest in disturbances of the mind. However, it does not have much of a direct clinical application.