Great Myths of the BrainGreat Myths of the Brain introduces readers to the field of neuroscience by examining popular myths about the human brain.
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Contents
Defunct Myths | 15 |
MythBased Brain Practices | 25 |
Mythical Case Studies | 37 |
The Immortal Myths | 51 |
5 | 135 |
6 | 177 |
31 Google Will Make You Stupid Mad | 217 |
7 | 235 |
Myths about Brain Disorder | 258 |
x Contents | 274 |
Afterword | 316 |
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