Two Heads: Where Two Neuroscientists Explore How Our Brains Work with Other Brains

Two Heads: The Brain of the Social Species is a captivating and informative book by Professors Uta and Chris Frith, exploring the birth of neuroscience and their groundbreaking discoveries in autism, schizophrenia, social cognition, diversity, prejudice, confidence, collaboration, and empathy. With the help of their son Alex Frith and artist Daniel Locke, they examine the impact of social interactions on our brains and how we behave in groups. The book offers an expansive understanding of how our brains work together and is highly original and ingeniously illustrated.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Charming and addictively accessible, "Two Heads" by Steven Pinker is a captivating and authoritative exploration of the human brain. Authored by Professors Uta and Chris Frith, renowned cognitive neuroscientists, this book offers a captivating journey through the wonders and mysteries of the human mind. With over fifty years of experience in brain disorder studies, the Friths have pioneered significant research in various areas, including autism and schizophrenia research, as well as new frontiers in social cognition, including diversity, prejudice, confidence, collaboration, and empathy. "Two Heads" is a collaborative effort between the Friths, their son Alex Frith, and artist Daniel Locke. It delves into the impact of social interactions on our brains, examining how people behave in groups, pairs, and diverse social contexts. The book challenges the notion of two heads being better than one and explores the advantages of surrounding ourselves with individuals who are similar to us or different. "Two Heads" is highly original and ingeniously illustrated, providing an expansive understanding of how our brains work and how they work together.

Weight: 990g
Dimension: 236 x 313 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526601551