The New Brain by Richard Restak - Neuroscience

Advances in modern medicine - such as brain imaging and psychopharmacology - are now giving us an unprecedented understanding of how the brain works and how we can affect its operation. At the same time, we are beginning to see how the modern world - computers, mobile phones, the Internet, violence on TV - is causing the brain to evolve.

In 'The New Brain', Dr Richard Restak guides the reader through the frontiers of modern brain science. He outlines the possibilities for dramatic advances as well as the potential for misuse and abuse, including:
- The effects of media images and technology on our thoughts and emotions;
- What stress does to our brain function, and who is at greatest risk of harm; and
- How to develop habits that result in peak brain performance.