Louann Brizendine, M.D., a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the National Board of Medical Examiners, is an endowed clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. She is founder and director of the Women’s Mood and Hormone Clinic. After receiving her degree in neurobiology at University of California, Berkeley, and her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, she completed an internship and residency in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She has served as faculty at both Harvard and UCSF. She sits on the boards of peer reviewed journals and is the recipient of numerous honors and awards.
"In this utterly fascinating follow-up to her bestselling The
Female Brain, Harvard neuropsychiatrist Brizendine leads readers
through the lifespan of a man's brain, using lively prose and
personable anecdotes to turn complex scientific research into a
highly accessible romp. Among other salient info, readers will
learn why it is what young boys seem unable to stay still (they are
learning through "embodied cognition"); why behaviors may change so
suddenly during puberty (among other changes, testosterone
increases 20-fold); the nature of irritability in teens ("boys'
hormones prime them for aggressive and territorial behaviors"); and
the ways in which chemicals, physical touch, and play bond fathers
with their children. With clearly detailed scientific explanations
for how characteristics like anger expression, analysis of facial
expression, and spatial manipulation differ between the sexes,
Brizendine's review of brain and behavioral research should net a
broad audience, from parents of boys to psychology students to fans
of her first volume. Brizendine also includes an appendix regarding
the brain and sexual orientation, as well as lengthy endnotes and
an exhaustive reference list."--Publishers Weekly, Starred
Review
"As a woman who has known complicated men her whole life, I can't
help but wish The Male Brain had been around when I was a girl. Dr.
Louann Brizendine's lucid, lively, and always fascinating
discussion of how the male brain works (and why) has enlightened me
in more ways than I can count. Now I can't wait to give the book to
all my women friends."
—Jane Fonda, actress and author of My Life So Far
"Dr. Brizendine has marshaled a host of impressive data and
insights and presented them in an elegant and entertaining way to
clearly illustrate men's reality--as infants, boys, teens, lovers,
husbands, fathers and workers. It's a deep dive into the worlds of
men, as well as a fascinating read. And along the way, you will
pick up some valuable tips to help you understand, appreciate and
connect with the men in your life."
--Helen Fisher, Ph.D., author of Why Him? Why Her?
"It takes an extraordinary woman like Dr. Louann Brizendine to
understand the male brain. She brings the latest in
state-of-the-art science in helping us to understand the most
ancient and primal of male passions and desires--and viva le
difference! Highly recommended."
-Dean Ornish, author of The Spectrum
"The remarkable brain science behind Mars and Venus in a really
enjoyable read! I think that this book, along with The Female Brain
should be read by every parent, child, husband, wife, employer,
employee, and dating age adult – they bring love and understanding
into our most important, and sometimes most frustrating
relationships."
-Martin L. Rossman, M.D., Clinical Faculty, UCSF; Founder,
TheHealingMind.org, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of
California, San Francisco
"Louann Brizendine has done a great favor for every man who wants
to understand the puzzling women in his life. A breezy and
enlightening guide to women and a must-read for men."
—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence
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