Who's in Charge?: Free Will and the Science of the Brain by Michael S. Gazzaniga

Description: Who's in Charge? by Michael S. Gazzaniga, Director Michael S. Gazzaniga Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description There is no "you" consciously making decisions. So how do we make decisions? How can we have free will if we dont pull the levers on our own behavior? What moral and legal implications follow if we dont have free will? Whos in Charge? is a primer for a new era in the understanding of human behavior that ranges across neuroscience, psychology, ethics, and the law with a light touch but profound implications. Publisher Description "Gazzaniga is one of the most brilliant experimental neuroscientists in the world." --Tom WolfeMichael S. Gazzaniga has been called the "father of cognitive neuroscience." In his remarkable book, Whos in Charge?, he makes a powerful and provocative argument that counters the common wisdom that our lives are wholly determined by physical processes we cannot control. There is no "you" consciously making decisions. So how do we make decisions? How can we have free will if we dont pull the levers of our own behavior?What moral and legal implications follow if we dont have free well? Whos in Charge is a primer for a new era in the understanding of human behavior that ranges across neuroscience, psychology, ethics, and the law with a light touch but profound implications.His well-reasoned case against the idea that we live in a "determined" world is fascinating and liberating, solidifying his place among the likes of Oliver Sacks, Antonio Damasio, V.S. Ramachandran, and other bestselling science authors exploring the mysteries of the human brain. Author Biography Michael S. Gazzaniga is internationally recognized in the field of neuroscience and a pioneer in cognitive research. He is the director of the SAGE Center for the Study of the Mind at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is the author of many popular science books, including Whos in Charge? (Ecco, 2011). He has six children and lives in California with his wife. Details ISBN 0061906115 ISBN-13 9780061906114 Title Who's in Charge? Author Michael S. Gazzaniga, Director Michael S. Gazzaniga Format Paperback Year 2012 Pages 272 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc GE_Item_ID:44756921; 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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