Believing: The Neuroscience of Fantasies, Fears, and Convictions

by Michael McGuire

Book Overview

A new book about brain chemistry, neural systems, and the formation of beliefs from the scientist who brought to light serotonin's many crucial roles in human behavior. Beliefs: What are they? How have evolution and culture led to a brain that is seemingly committed to near endless belief creation? And once established, why are most beliefs so difficult to change?Believingoffers answers to these questions from the perspective of a leading neuroscientist...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616148292
• ISBN13: 9781616148294
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 267 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"