An edition of The master and his emissary
(2009)
The master and his emissary
the divided brain and the making of the Western world
by Iain McGilchrist
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"Now available in a larger format, a fascinating exploration of the differences between the brain's right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history, and culture."--Publisher description.
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The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
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Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
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Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World
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Book Details
Table of Contents
Introduction: The master and his emissary
Part I: The divided brain
Asymmetry and the brain
What do the two hemispheres 'do'?
Language, truth, and music
The nature of the two worlds
The primacy of the right hemisphere
The triumph of the left hemisphere
Part 2: How the brain has shaped our world
Imitation and the evolution of culture
The ancient world
The Renaissance and the Reformation
The Enlightenment
Romanticism and the Industrial Revolution
The modern and post-modern worlds
Conclusion: The master betrayed.
Edition Notes
Originally published: 2009.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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