Items related to Conversation with Neil's Brain
Synopsis
Neil is an epileptic undergoing surgery which necessitates mapping his brain, and his case is used as a vehicle to explain the workings of the brain to a general audience. Calvin is a neurophysiologist and Ojemann a neurosurgeon; but neither is a great writer, and the information, though inherently fascinating, is bogged down in fictional conversations and "novelistic" narrative. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Author
A Tour of the Brain
Neil is a patient with epilepsy, and this book follows Neil through a long day of brain surgery. But most of the book is about conversations with Neil, before and after, and they're mostly about how the brain works. I'm a neurophysiologist, and George Ojemann is a neurosurgeon, and we wrote the book for general readers, interested in either psychology or brain science.
About the Author
William H. Calvin, Ph.D., a neurophysiologist at the University of Washington, is the author of The Throwing Madonna and The River that Flows Uphill.George A. Ojemann, M.D., a neurosurgeon at the University of Washington, collaborated with Dr. Calvin on their earlier book, Inside the Brain.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Conversation with Neil's Brain
Stock Image
Conversation with Neil's Brain
Published by
Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1994
ISBN 10: 0201632179
ISBN 13: 9780201632170
Used
Hardcover
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00104483781
Stock Image
Conversations With Neil's Brain: The Neural Nature Of Thought And Language
Published by
Addison-Wesley Publishing (edition ), 1994
ISBN 10: 0201632179
ISBN 13: 9780201632170
Used
Hardcover
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0201632179-7-1
Stock Image
Conversations with Neil's Brain : Searching for the Narrator of Consciousness
Published by
Addison-Wesley Longman, Incorporated, 1994
ISBN 10: 0201632179
ISBN 13: 9780201632170
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 10992929-75
Stock Image
Conversations with Neil's Brain : Searching for the Narrator of Consciousness
Published by
Addison-Wesley Longman, Incorporated, 1994
ISBN 10: 0201632179
ISBN 13: 9780201632170
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3148236-75
Seller Image
Conversations With Neil's Brain: The Neural Nature Of Thought And Language
Published by
Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1994
ISBN 10: 0201632179
ISBN 13: 9780201632170
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Greenworld Books, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy. Seller Inventory # GWV.0201632179.VG
Stock Image
Conversations With Neil's Brain: The Neural Nature Of Thought And Language
Published by
Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1994
ISBN 10: 0201632179
ISBN 13: 9780201632170
Used
Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0201632179I4N00
Stock Image
Conversation with Neil's Brain
Published by
INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US, 1994
ISBN 10: 0201632179
ISBN 13: 9780201632170
Used
Hardcover
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. In a series of stories before, after, and even during neurosurgery, an epileptic patient, Neil; his surgeon, George Ojemann; and neuroscientist William Calvin work together to remove a portion of Neil's temporal lobe. If they do it right, they will have a good chance of putting an end to Neil's seizures. If they slice too far to the left or right, they will wipe out essential parts of Neil's memory, or his ability to follow a joke to the punch line, or maybe his ability to recognize his wife's face. In essence, they can erase or alter parts of Neil.Conversations with Neil's Brain takes us inside the operating room and allows us to be part of this eerie process of discovery, using it to provide a unique window on human consciousness and the nature of human identity. The mapping of Neil's brain brings to life as never before the astounding specificity by which the brian operates, making clear why language, memory, and decision making are so complex, and why the cures for such ailments as learning disabilities, mental disorders, Alzheimer's, and strokes continue to elude the world's best medical efforts. In the context of this unique surgical drama, Conversations with Neil's Brain unfolds as an intensely compelling read. Seller Inventory # CIN0201632179G
Stock Image
Conversations With Neil's Brain: The Neural Nature Of Thought And Language
Published by
Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1994
ISBN 10: 0201632179
ISBN 13: 9780201632170
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Bookmans, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Highlighting/Underlining/Notes etc. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. Seller Inventory # mon0002280348
Stock Image
Conversations With Neil's Brain: The Neural Nature of Thought and Language
Published by
Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1994
ISBN 10: 0201632179
ISBN 13: 9780201632170
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # mon0003460827
Seller Image
Conversations With Neil's Brain: The Neural Nature of Thought and Language
Published by
Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1994
ISBN 10: 0201632179
ISBN 13: 9780201632170
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: BookEnds Bookstore & Curiosities, Ojai, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Hardcover black boards with maroon cloth spine and gilt lettering. Includes b/w illustrations, References, Endnotes and Index, 343 pages. The DJ is in Near Fine condition. Seller Inventory # 009140