The New Brain Sciences Perils and Prospects
The New Brain Sciences Perils and Prospects by Dai Rees, published by Cambridge University Press on October 21, 2004, is an illustrated edition comprising 316 pages. This book explores significant advancements in our understanding of brain function over the past two decades, focusing on the ongoing research into the nature of consciousness. It aims to provide an accessible examination of the ethical, social, and legal boundaries that researchers encounter in the field of neuroscience.
Readers will find a thoughtful discussion on the implications of these advancements in medical ethics, psychology, and philosophy. The collection raises critical questions about what is acceptable in neuroscience research, encouraging reflection on the intersection of science and societal values. This edition serves as a resource for those interested in the complexities of neuroscience and its broader impacts on life sciences and psychiatry.
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The last twenty years have seen huge advances in our understanding of how the brain works. Researchers are now trying to understand the nature of consciousness itself. This collection represents an accessible attempt to expose and question research boundaries of what is ethically, socially and legally acceptable in neuroscience research.
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