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How the Brain Makes Decisions

By: Thomas Boraud

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What if our ability to make decisions was more a matter of chance than a rational process? It has long been recognized that the mind decides, the body obeys. However, as the author of this book argues, in reality it might just be the opposite. The decision-making process is produced by cerebral matter. It is a random phenomenon that results from competing processes within a network whose architecture has changed little since the first vertebrates. This book presents a 'bottom-up' approach to understanding decision making, starting from the fundamental question: what are the basic properties that a neural network of decision making needs to possess? Combining data drawn from phylogeny and physiology, the book provides a general framework for the neurobiology of decision-making in vertebrates, and explains how it evolved from the lamprey to the apes. It also looks at the consequences of such a framework: how it impacts our capacity for reasoning, and considers some aspects of the pathophysiology of higher brain functions. It ends with an open discussion of more philosophical concepts such as the nature of Free-will. Written in a lively and accessible style, the book presents an exciting perspective on understanding decision making.

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Oxford University Press

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0192557769

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AO Spine Textbook

Comprehensive Overview on Surgical Management of the Spine

By: Michael P Steinmetz,Thomas E Mroz,Jeffrey C Wang

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AO Spine Textbook

Comprehensive Overview on Surgical Management of the Spine

By: Michael P Steinmetz,Thomas E Mroz,Jeffrey C Wang

Founded by four Swiss surgeons in 1958, AO Spine is a premier knowledge provider in spine surgery and at the forefront of education and research. Endorsed by AO Spine, this book is a comprehensive guide to the management of spinal disorders. Beginning with a general overview of the spine and its physiology and biomechanics, the next section extensively covers the paediatric spine and associated disorders. The following sections discuss conditions found in the different anatomical sections of the spine – cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral – and their history, physical examination, diagnosis and surgical and non-operative management techniques. The final part of the book explores future trends in spine surgery. Authored by leading US-based neuro and orthopaedic surgeons, this textbook is highly illustrated with more than 650 surgical images, diagrams and tables. Key points Comprehensive guide to surgical and non-operative management of spinal disorders Endorsed by AO Spine committee Covers diagnosis and treatment of numerous conditions in each section of the spine Highly experienced and renowned, US-based author team

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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers

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938605695X

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9789386056955

How the Brain Makes Decisions

By: Thomas Boraud

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How the Brain Makes Decisions

By: Thomas Boraud

What if our ability to make decisions was more a matter of chance than a rational process? That question is at the heart of this text, exploring how the human decision making process evolves from brain matter. Written in a lively and accessible style, the work presents an exciting perspective on understanding decision making.

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0191863203

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How the Brain Makes Decisions

How the Brain Makes Decisions

AO Spine Textbook

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How the Brain Makes Decisions

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