Joseph Conrad and Psychological Medicine by Martin Bock
Conrads life and fiction are often read through the lens of Freudian thought, though Conrad understood his own health from a pre-Freudian perspective. "Joseph Conrad and Psychological Medicine" recovers that perspective, revises our understanding of Conrads life, and rethinks the dominant themes of his work in light of pre-Freudian medical psychology.
Rethinking Innateness: A Connectionist Perspective on Development
Rethinking Innateness is a milestone as important as the appearance ten years ago of the PDP books. More integrated in its structure, more biological in its approach, this book provides a new theoretical framework for cognition that is based on dynamics, growth, and learning. Study this book if you are interested in how minds emerge from developing brains."
Have you ever wondered why you remember color images and scenes so much better than those in black and white? The answer is in the way our brains interpret and process the sights, smells, tastes, and touches that make up our lives. "Brainsense" explores brain function and the senses, and offers new insight about what makes us tick. Based on new research and interviews with renowned scientists, readers will discover how the brain really works.
Have you ever wondered why you remember color images and scenes so much better than those in black and white? The answer is in the way our brains interpret and process the sights, smells, tastes, and touches that make up our lives. "Brainsense" explores brain function and the senses, and offers new insight about what makes us tick. Based on new research and interviews with renowned scientists, readers will discover how the brain really works.
