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

Description: The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist "First published in paperback 2010"--Title page verso. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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. Review "One of the few contemporary works deserving classic status."—Nicholas Shakespeare, Times (UK)"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""A landmark. . . . It tells a story you need to hear, of where we live now."—Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times"McGilchrist describes broad [intellectual] movements and famous figures as if they were battles and soldiers in a 2,500-year war between the brains hemispheres. . . . A scintillating intelligence is at work."—The Economist"A veritable tour de force, gradually and skilfully revealed. I know of no better exposition of the current state of functional brain neuroscience."—W. F. Bynum, Times Literary Supplement"Clear, penetrating, lively, thorough and fascinating. . . . I couldnt put it down."—Mary Midgley, The Guardian"A seminal book."—Ervin László, Huffington Post"A fascinating book. . . . [McGilchrist] is a subtle and clever thinker, and unusually qualified to range with such authority over so many different domains of knowledge."—Harry Eyres, Financial Times"A beautifully written, erudite, fascinating and adventurous book."—A. C. Grayling, Literary Review"Fascinating and elegantly written."—Grethe Hooper Hansen, Association for Humanistic Psychology in Britain Magazine"A densely researched and entirely thrilling examination of the difference between the two kinds of thinking typical of the right and left hemispheres of the brain."—Philip Pullman, New StatesmanWinner of the Scientific and Medical Network Book Prize 2009Shortlisted for the Bristol Festival of Ideas Book Prize 2010Longlisted for the Royal Society Book Prize 2010"A profound examination."—Philip Pullman"Iain McGilchrists ideas about human capabilities are among the most provocative Ive encountered—and I mean provocative in a positive sense."—Howard Gardner"A dazzling masterpiece . . . comprehensive and profound."—Norman Doidge"A marvellous and highly original synthesis of ideas on how the division of labour between the two brain hemispheres can provide key insights into human nature."—V. S. Ramachandran"Unbelievably rich. . . . Of absolutely crucial cultural and intellectual importance."—Louis Sass Review Quote "One of the few contemporary works deserving classic status."--Nicholas Shakespeare, The Times "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 "A landmark. . . It tells a story you need to hear, of where we live now"-Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times "A seminal book"--Professor Ervin L Details ISBN0300245920 Publisher Yale University Press Year 2019 ISBN-10 0300245920 ISBN-13 9780300245929 Format Paperback Edition 2nd Imprint Yale University Press Subtitle The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World Country of Publication United States Pages 616 DEWEY 612.825 Short Title The Master and His Emissary Language English NZ Release Date 2019-02-14 US Release Date 2019-02-14 Illustrations 15 color + 20 b-w illus. Publication Date 2019-02-14 UK Release Date 2019-02-14 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Audience General Author Iain McGilchrist AU Release Date 2019-02-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129889870;

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