Adventures in memory : the science and secrets of remembering and forgetting
Østby, Hilde, 1975-2018
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What makes us remember? Why do we forget? And what, exactly, is a memory? With playfulness and intelligence, this book answers these questions and more, offering an illuminating look at one of our most fascinating faculties. The authors - two Norwegian sisters, one a neuropsychologist and the other an acclaimed writer - skillfully interweave history, research, and exceptional personal stories to offer a captivating exploration of the evolving field of memory science from its humble Renaissance beginnings up to the present day. Mixing metaphor with meta-analysis, they embark on an incredible journey: diving for seahorses, racing taxis through London, and 'time-travelling' to the future to reveal thought-provoking insights into remembering and forgetting. Along the way, they interview experts of all stripes to help explain how memory works, why it sometimes fails, and what we can do to improve it.
Main title:
Adventures in memory : the science and secrets of remembering and forgetting / Hilde Østby, Ylva Østby ; foreword by Sam Kean.
Author:
Østby, Hilde, 1975-, authorØstby, Ylva, author
Imprint:
Vancouver : Greystone Books, 2018.
Collation:
312 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9781771643474 (hbk)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2331792