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Robert H. Blank Brain Policy (Paperback)
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- Book Title
- Brain Policy
- Publication Name
- Brain Policy : How the New Neuroscience Will Change Our Lives and Our Politics
- Title
- Brain Policy
- Subtitle
- How the New Neuroscience Will Change Our Lives and Our Politics
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 0878407138
- EAN
- 9780878407132
- ISBN
- 9780878407132
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press
- Genre
- Medicine
- Release Year
- 1999
- Release Date
- 01/02/1999
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 0.5in
- Item Length
- 9in
- Item Weight
- 12 Oz
- Publication Year
- 1999
- Type
- Textbook
- Item Width
- 6in
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
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As treatments emerge for disorders of the brain, concerns are arising along with them. Examining the implications of the full range of revolutionary interventions that is possible in the human brain, this book warns that while these techniques may promise medical wonders, they also raise profound political questions.
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Publisher
Georgetown University Press
ISBN-10
0878407138
ISBN-13
9780878407132
eBay Product ID (ePID)
607423
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Brain Policy : How the New Neuroscience Will Change Our Lives and Our Politics
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
1999
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Rc343.B53 1999
Grade from
College Graduate Student
Reviews
Americans, Blank argues convincingly, don't yet appreciate the enormous potential of neuroscience -- or its likely social and political impacts . . . But, as the author makes clear, brain modification -- even more than genetic engineering -- will profoundly influence our lives in the decades to come., Americans, Blank argues convincingly, don't yet appreciate the enormous potential of neuroscience -- or its likely social and political impacts... But, as the author makes clear, brain modification -- even more than genetic engineering -- will profoundly influence our lives in the decades to come., Has some real strengths . . . The opening chapters . . . provide a first-rate introduction to neuroscience for the lay person. Blank condenses remarkably complex material into concepts that are easily grasped, but avoids gross oversimplification . . . presents a nuanced discussion of the difficult ethical issues surrounding imposed treatment of psychiatric disorders . . . Clearly the book is aimed at a general audience, but scientists not conversant with neuroscience would find it an informative, easy read., An important endeavor . . . a thorough overview of the most intriguing new developments in the neurosciences . . . The text is highly informative yet still easy to read . . . This is a well written work., Has some real strengths... The opening chapters... provide a first-rate introduction to neuroscience for the lay person. Blank condenses remarkably complex material into concepts that are easily grasped, but avoids gross oversimplification... presents a nuanced discussion of the difficult ethical issues surrounding imposed treatment of psychiatric disorders... Clearly the book is aimed at a general audience, but scientists not conversant with neuroscience would find it an informative, easy read., An important endeavor... a thorough overview of the most intriguing new developments in the neurosciences... The text is highly informative yet still easy to read... This is a well written work., "Americans, Blank argues convincingly, don't yet appreciate the enormous potential of neuroscience -- or its likely social and political impacts... But, as the author makes clear, brain modification -- even more than genetic engineering -- will profoundly influence our lives in the decades to come." -- Wilson Quarterly, "Has some real strengths... The opening chapters... provide a first-rate introduction to neuroscience for the lay person. Blank condenses remarkably complex material into concepts that are easily grasped, but avoids gross oversimplification... presents a nuanced discussion of the difficult ethical issues surrounding imposed treatment of psychiatric disorders... Clearly the book is aimed at a general audience, but scientists not conversant with neuroscience would find it an informative, easy read." -- Nature, "An important endeavor... a thorough overview of the most intriguing new developments in the neurosciences... The text is highly informative yet still easy to read... This is a well written work." -- Doody's Review Service
Table of Content
1. Introduction: Intervention in the Brain 2. The Brain: Structure, Development, and Death 3. The Brain, the Mind, and Consciousness 4. Genetics and the Brain 5. The Brain and Behavior 6. Brain Intervention Techniques 7. Neural Grafting 8. Neurotoxicity 9. Conclusions: The Emergence of Brain Policy
Copyright Date
1999
Topic
Ethics, Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Health Policy
Lccn
98-046088
Dewey Decimal
612.8/2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Psychology, Science, Medical
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