Richard Restak, M.D., is a neurologist, neuropsychiatrist, and clinical professor of neurology at George Washington University's Medical Center. He is the bestselling author of fifteen acclaimed books about the brain, including "Mozart's Brain and the Fighter Pilot" and "Poe's Heart and the Mountain Climber." He has also written the companion book to several PBS specials.
"Restak compresses a lot of scientific data into accessible language and keeps the narrative conversational...an informative and entertaining book."- "Library Journal" "A good summary of current research, along with some lurid alarm-sounding."-" Kirkus" "An enjoyable primer on the future neurosociety."- "Psychology Today" "An entertaining...primer on how the brain functions...Restak demonstrates his true talent for applying the scientific to the social."- "Body + Soul"
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