Hilary Rose

(Author)

Can Neuroscience Change Our Minds?Paperback, 25 July 2016

Can Neuroscience Change Our Minds?
Qty
1
Turbo
Ships in 2 - 3 days
In Stock
Free Delivery
Cash on Delivery
15 Days
Free Returns
Secure Checkout
Buy More, Save More
Part of Series
New Human Frontiers
Part of Series
New Human Frontiers - Polity
Print Length
176 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Polity Press
Date Published
25 Jul 2016
ISBN-10
0745689329
ISBN-13
9780745689326

Description

Neuroscience, with its astounding new technologies, is uncovering the workings of the brain and with this perhaps the mind. The 'neuro' prefix spills out into every area of life, from neuroaesthetics to neuroeconomics, neurogastronomy and neuroeducation. With its promise to cure physical and social ills, government sees neuroscience as a tool to increase the 'mental capital' of the children of the deprived and workless. It sets aside intensifying poverty and inequality, instead claiming that basing children's rearing and education on brain science will transform both the child's and the nation's health and wealth.

Leading critic of such neuropretensions, neuroscientist Steven Rose and sociologist of science Hilary Rose take a sceptical look at these claims and the science underlying them, sifting out the sensible from the snake oil. Examining the ways in which science is shaped by and shapes the political economy of neoliberalism, they argue that neuroscience on its own is not able to bear the weight of these hopes.

Product Details

Authors:
Hilary RoseSteven Rose
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
GB
Date Published:
25 July 2016
Dimensions:
18.8 x 12.19 x 1.78 cm
ISBN-10:
0745689329
ISBN-13:
9780745689326
Language:
English
Pages:
176
Publisher:
Weight:
204.12 gm

Related Categories


Need Help?
+971 6 731 0280
support@gzb.ae

About UsContact UsPayment MethodsFAQsShipping PolicyRefund and ReturnTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Notice

VisaMastercardCash on Delivery

© 2024 White Lion General Trading LLC. All rights reserved.