The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western Wor

Description: The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "First published in paperback 2010"--Title page verso. Publisher Description A pioneering exploration of the differences between the brains right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history, and culture—"one of the few contemporary works deserving classic status" (Nicholas Shakespeare, The Times, London)"Persuasively argues that our society is suffering from the consequences of an over-dominant left hemisphere losing touch with its natural regulative master the right. Brilliant and disturbing."—Salley Vickers, a Guardian Best Book of the Year"I know of no better exposition of the current state of functional brain neuroscience."—W. F. Bynum, TLS Why is the brain divided? The difference between right and left hemispheres has been puzzled over for centuries. Drawing upon a vast body of brain research, the renowned psychiatrist, author, and thinker Iain McGilchrist reveals that the difference between the two sides is profound—two whole, coherent, but incompatible ways of experiencing the world. The detail-oriented left hemisphere prefers mechanisms to living things and is inclined to self-interest, while the right hemisphere has greater breadth, flexibility, and generosity. In the second part of his book, McGilchrist takes the reader on a journey through the history of Western culture, illustrating the tension between these two worlds as revealed in the thought and belief of thinkers and artists from the ancient to the modern, from Aeschylus to Magritte. He ultimately argues that, despite its inferior grasp of reality, the left hemisphere is increasingly taking precedence in todays world—with potentially disastrous consequences. Author Biography Iain McGilchrist is a former fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, where he taught literature before training in medicine. He now lives on the Isle of Skye, where he continues to write, and lectures worldwide. Details ISBN 0300245920 ISBN-13 9780300245929 Title The Master and His Emissary Author Iain McGilchrist Format Paperback Year 2019 Pages 616 Edition 2nd Publisher Yale University Press GE_Item_ID:131956273; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780300245929

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Edition: 2

Book Title: Master and His Emissary : the Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World

Number of Pages: 616 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Yale University

Publication Year: 2019

Topic: Civilization, Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Neuropsychology

Item Height: 1.9 in

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Genre: Psychology, Medical, History

Item Weight: 22.8 Oz

Type: Textbook

Author: Iain Mcgilchrist

Item Length: 8.7 in

Item Width: 5.5 in

Format: Trade Paperback