9781025830568 - The Master of Destiny: A Biography of the Brain de Tilney, Frederick (8 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Master of Destiny; A Biography of the Brain' is an insightful and pioneering study of the human brain's evolutionary history and its profound influence on the ascent of man. Written by distinguished neurologist Frederick Tilney, this work provides a comprehensive 'biography' of the organ that defines the human experience. Tilney examines the brain not merely as a biological structure, but as the primary engine of human progress, tracing its development from early life forms to the complex cognitive capacities of modern humanity.The text explores how the brain's physical evolution has directly corresponded with breakthroughs in communication, tool-making, and social organization. By weaving together biological facts with philosophical implications, the author argues that the brain is the true master of human destiny. This volume remains a significant historical contribution to the fields of neuroscience and evolutionary biology, offering readers a clear and engaging perspective on how our mental evolution has shaped history, culture, and the trajectory of the species. It is a vital read for those interested in the history of science and the incredible potential of the human mind.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "The Master of Destiny; A Biography of the Brain" is an insightful and pioneering study of the human brain's evolutionary history and its profound influence on the ascent of man. Written by distinguished neurologist Frederick Tilney, this work provides a comprehensive "biography" of the organ that defines the human experience. Tilney examines the brain not merely as a biological structure, but as the primary engine of human progress, tracing its development from early life forms to the complex cognitive capacities of modern humanity.The text explores how the brain's physical evolution has directly corresponded with breakthroughs in communication, tool-making, and social organization. By weaving together biological facts with philosophical implications, the author argues that the brain is the true master of human destiny. This volume remains a significant historical contribution to the fields of neuroscience and evolutionary biology, offering readers a clear and engaging perspective on how our mental evolution has shaped history, culture, and the trajectory of the species. It is a vital read for those interested in the history of science and the incredible potential of the human mind.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "The Master of Destiny; A Biography of the Brain" is an insightful and pioneering study of the human brain's evolutionary history and its profound influence on the ascent of man. Written by distinguished neurologist Frederick Tilney, this work provides a comprehensive "biography" of the organ that defines the human experience. Tilney examines the brain not merely as a biological structure, but as the primary engine of human progress, tracing its development from early life forms to the complex cognitive capacities of modern humanity.The text explores how the brain's physical evolution has directly corresponded with breakthroughs in communication, tool-making, and social organization. By weaving together biological facts with philosophical implications, the author argues that the brain is the true master of human destiny. This volume remains a significant historical contribution to the fields of neuroscience and evolutionary biology, offering readers a clear and engaging perspective on how our mental evolution has shaped history, culture, and the trajectory of the species. It is a vital read for those interested in the history of science and the incredible potential of the human mind.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.