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The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
The Brain That Changes Itself Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
Author: Norman Doidge
An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they've transformed—people whose mental limitatio...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780670038305
ISBN-10: 067003830X
Publication Date: 3/15/2007
Pages: 448
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Publisher: Viking Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Interesting subject. Some incredible claims are made but when checked for credibility it was found that they are not all what they seem. There's probably some truth to the claims but they're not soundly based.
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Inspiring book with lots of great information.
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The most fascinating book I've read in a long time. Through an overview of work done in the field of brain plasticity in many areas it gives hope to people suffering from brain injury or cognitive impairment. Well worth reading.


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