Brain sense : the science of the senses and how we process the world around us /

"Have you ever wondered why you remember color images and scenes so much better than those in black and white? Or do you ponder why that first cup of morning coffee tastes better than anything you'll have all day? The answer lies in the way our brains interpret and process the sights, smel...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brynie, Faith Hickman, 1946-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : American Management Association, ©2009.
Subjects:
Online Access: Full text (Emmanuel users only)
Description
Summary:"Have you ever wondered why you remember color images and scenes so much better than those in black and white? Or do you ponder why that first cup of morning coffee tastes better than anything you'll have all day? The answer lies in the way our brains interpret and process the sights, smells, sounds, tastes, and touches that make up our lives. Brain Sense explores the latest research on brain function and the senses and offers fascinating new insights about what makes us tick. The book melds interviews with renowned scientists with stories of everyday experiences to illustrate how our brains brains process the world around us"--Provided by publisher
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 274 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780814413265
0814413269
9780814413241
0814413242
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.