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С одной стороны очень классная книга - интересная, занимательная, лёгкая, эмоциональная. Своего рода шедевр научпопа, где все жанры хороши, кроме скучного :) . Книга = подборка занимательных фактов о работе мозга/нервной системы и психики человека в норме и патологии. Много впечатляющих цифр, много уникальных и даже шокирующих фактов. Но с другой стороны книга больше похожа не на книгу, а на дайджест (довольно качественно составленный), на подборку газетных вырезок со всякими "сенсациями" :). Ка...
I had high hopes for this book. Based on the introduction and description on the inside of the book jacket, I expected a book on abnormal neurology explained in laymen's terms without dehumanizing or insulting people with mental abnormalities. The book failed that expectation in several ways. First, it alternates between being overly simplistic and being overly technical. It contains lots of little factoids and superficial descriptions of various mental disorders, but it also contains passages t...
A light read. Full of fun facts about human brains and behavior. He comes off as incredibly trusting in scientists (and their molecular magic) to cure obesity and other brain-related human diseases. Great to read in small doses.
"Жінка може побачити в дзеркалі красуню, а може й чудовисько. Це залежить тільки від неї самої."Не стільки книга, скільки зібрання деяких фактів, наукових і психологічних теорій.Тут можна знайти дослідження мозку Ейнштейна. Вчені доводять, що геніальність – це певне відхилення. Адже людина хороша лише в одній конкретній області і погана в інших. Але хіба можна бути добрим у всьому? Вони впевнені, що це є ураженням мозку та відбивається на активності «особливих» людей.Я відкрила для себе стільки
Had some quirky information about more rare disorders. Out of date and also superficial with medical information. Uses dramatic episodes to illustrate issues and a basic overview for understanding-so really just need a quick browse with each chapter if you are in the mood.
It was an interesting book and I learned some things about the brain. Sadly the OCD one did not have much info on it, but I do know there is not much info known but it would have been nice to read more of the thing I have.
Книжка не розповідає про якісь особливі відкриття чи знахідки нейробіологів. Це така собі научно-популярна книжка з переліком хвороб, в більшості психологічних, які пов'язані з ураженням мозку.
Dapetin buku impor ini cuma dengan 60ribu di BBW books dua bulan lalu. Inggrisan, tapi seru dan nagihin. Isinya berat tapi pas mbacanya terasa ringan (eh itu gimana ya?!) Skizofrenia, kleptomania, hipnotis, halusinasi, deja vu, prosopagnosia, OCD, hingga otak para kriminal, pembunuh berdarah dingin, 'vampir', pemilik trauma dan fobia, juga mereka yang pemalu atau kelewat narsis, dibuka dan dibedah tuntas oleh penulis buku ini. Buku ini semacam paper review (daftar pustakanya gila!), kumpulan art...
I read and enjoyed this book whilst studying psychology over a decade ago. I recently picked it up again and had a quick read but couldn’t get past the first chapter which happened to be about Aspergers. When I first read this book I was unfamiliar with disorders such as Aspergers and autism, but I’ve since read quite a bit on the topic. I was therefore appalled to find the brief chapter on this complex disorder being heavily associated with violence and psychotic tendencies! I couldn’t believe
A book about medical oddities to do with the brain. It is a little dated now, with some of the information not quite accurate anymore. Also, the part about Aspergers sounded very off the mark. The author describes people with it in such a way that I was left wondering if he got it mixed up with sociopathy! That aside, an interesting read during my breaks at work.
If you want a voyeuristic, inaccurate, and exploitative book about brain disorders, this is it.Bleagh!I read a few entries and didn't bother continuing; having family members with multiple of the disorders misdescribed here, I didn't have the stomach to finish it.
Very interesting and informative book.
Нудновато, но есть полезная информация о тем, чем болеет знаменитый Иван Горбачев
A light, fun read with interesting and weird facts about the human brain.
Even better that "The Odd Body"
