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In Search of Memory: The Emergence of a New Science of Mind

By Eric R. Kandel

Book information

Publisher
W. W. Norton
Year
2006
ISBN
9780393058635, 0393058638
LCC
RC339.52.K362 A3 2006
Open Library ID
OL22725784M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5465291 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
243\243
Time added
2010-05-17 00:23:50

Description

Eric Kandel has created a surprisingly personal and touching book with In Search of Memory. I found it remarkable that he is not only a world renowned scientist and a talented technical writer, but he is a very gifted writer that I could imagine writing on other subjects. On this subject, neural science and memory, Kandel is obviously an expert having one a Nobel Prize related to his work on the subject. His work over 50+ years is fascinating. I took a depth of knowledge away from the book about the new science of the mind. On the subject of his personal life, I learned surprising new lessons about WWII, Vienna, and Austria's place in the persecutions of the Jewish people. I felt this additional dimension to the book was wonderful. This is one of the best science related books I have read, and it also a great autobiography and history lesson.

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