Book · 2015
Tales from Both Sides of the Brain: A Life in Neuroscience
Why people recommend it
Tales from Both Sides of the Brain: A Life in Neuroscience by Michael S. Gazzaniga is a fascinating memoir and scientific exploration detailing a pioneering career in brain research and split-brain neurology. On an episode of The Book Review titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘Becoming Steve Jobs’, released on July 18, 2024, Gilbert Cruz introduced the publication during a literary discussion segment. Cruz specifically presented the work as the third neuroscience book under review on the program. In the very same episode and segment, host Pamela Paul also referenced the release, similarly introducing it as the third neuroscience book being discussed by the panel. Both podcast speakers highlighted the significant contribution of the author to the field of cognitive neuroscience through this biographical and scientific retrospective. The mentions on the podcast underscored the increasing popularity of accessible science writing and the deep curiosity readers hold regarding the complexities of the human brain, cognitive functions, and the historical milestones achieved by leading researchers in the medical and psychological disciplines over the course of several decades.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
- Pamela Paul Discussed
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“and finally Michael ganaga book Tales from both sides of the brain a life in neur science”
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“and finally Michael ganaga book Tales from both sides of the brain a life in neur science”