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The Story of the Brain in 10 1/2 Cells

The Story of the Brain in 10 1/2 Cells

Hardback (04 May 2023)

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Publisher's Synopsis

There are more than 100 billion brain cells in our heads, and every single one represents a fragment of thought and feeling. Each cell possesses a mysterious beauty, with branching, intricate patterns like shattered glass. Richard Wingate has been scrutinising them for decades, yet he is still gripped by the myriad of forms when he looks down the microscope. With absorbing lyricism and clarity, Wingate shows how each type of cell possesses its own personality and history, illustrating a milestone of scientific discovery and illuminating the stories of pioneering scientists like Santiago Ramon y Cajal and Francis Crick, and capturing their own fascinating shapes and patterns. Discover the ethereal world of the brain with this elegant little book - and find out how we all think and feel.

About the Publisher

Wellcome Collection

Wellcome Collection publishes books that explore health, medicine and the complexities of the human condition, from bestselling narrative non-fiction such as Forensics by Val McDermid, to award-winning illustrated titles such as The Sick Rose. Wellcome Collection is part of Wellcome, a global charitable foundation that exists to improve health for everyone by helping great ideas to thrive.

Book information

ISBN: 9781788162968
Publisher: Profile
Imprint: Wellcome Collection
Pub date:
DEWEY: 612.82
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 224
Weight: 336g
Height: 138mm
Width: 204mm
Spine width: 27mm