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Infant Brain Development: Formation of the Mind and the Emergence of Consciousness
Hugo Lagercrantz
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Description for Infant Brain Development: Formation of the Mind and the Emergence of Consciousness
Hardback. Num Pages: 156 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, 70 colour illustrations, 109 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JMC; JMR; MJW; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 290 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
This book discusses the main milestones of early brain development and the emergence of consciousness, within and outside the mother's environment, with a particular focus on the preterm infant. These insights offer new perspectives on issues concerning fetal pain, awareness in newborns, and the effects of current digital media on the developing infant brain. Among the topics covered: * Brain patterning, neural proliferation, and migration. * The stress of ... Read more
This book discusses the main milestones of early brain development and the emergence of consciousness, within and outside the mother's environment, with a particular focus on the preterm infant. These insights offer new perspectives on issues concerning fetal pain, awareness in newborns, and the effects of current digital media on the developing infant brain. Among the topics covered: * Brain patterning, neural proliferation, and migration. * The stress of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
156
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319448435
SKU
V9783319448435
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Hugo Lagercrantz
Hugo Lagercrantz, M.D., Ph.D. Drhc, is Senior Professor of Pediatrics at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden and Editor-in-chief of Acta Paediatrica. He is also a honorary member of the American Pediatric Society. He was formerly the Director of the Neonatal Programme at the Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital. He has been a member of the Nobel Assembly, Chairman of the Swedish ... Read more
Reviews for Infant Brain Development: Formation of the Mind and the Emergence of Consciousness
The book gives an up-to-date account of the formation and development of the human brain arriving at the complicated question of the emergence of consciousness. ... The book is richly illustrated with diagrams, photos ... tables and classic illustrations - such as the beautiful original drawings of Ramon y Cajal. ... It is a joy to read this book. ... Read more