Memory: A Very Short Introduction - J. K. Foster
Memory: A Very Short Introduction - J. K. Foster Memories are an integral part of being human. Without memory, you would not be able to maintain a relationship, drive your car, talk to your children,…
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Memory: A Very Short Introduction - J. K. Foster
Memories are an integral part of being human. Without memory, you would not be able to maintain a relationship, drive your car, talk to your children, read a poem, watch television, or do much of anything at all. They haunt us, we cherish them, and in our lives we collect more of them with each new experience.
Is it one thing or many? Memory: A Very Short Introduction explores the fascinating intricacies of human memory. Why does it seem to work well sometimes and not others?
What happens when it goes wrong? Can it be improved or manipulated through techniques such as mnemonic rhymes or brain implants? How does memory change as we age?
And what about so-called recovered memories--can they be relied upon as a record of what actually happened in our personal past? This book brings together our most recent knowledge to address (in a scientifically rigorous but highly accessible