Phantoms in the Brain

Name: Phantoms in the Brain
Author: V.S. Ramachandran

by V.S. Ramachandran

Neuroscience case studies explaining phantom sensations and brain plasticity

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V.S. Ramachandran

Indian-American neuroscientist who uses simple but ingenious experiments to investigate neurological puzzles such as phantom limbs and synesthesia. Phantoms in the Brain is a brilliant introduction to the science of the brain. His lectures and books combine scientific rigor with philosophical depth.

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