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Basic Books How to Expect the Unexpected: The Science of
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Basic Books The Language Game: How Improvisation Created
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PublicAffairs ATOMIC HUMAN
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Paragon House Publishers Your Behavior: Understanding and Changing the
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Year in Cognitive Neuroscience 2012, Volume
Book SynopsisThe latest installment of The Year in Cognitive Neuroscience series features in-depth reviews of the major issues and emerging topics in cognitive neuroscience, including the role of strategies in motor learning; efficient coding and the neural representation of value; the emotion paradox in the aging brain; perceptual foundations of bilingual acquisition in infancy; understanding disgust; color through the lens of art practice, history, philosophy and neuroscience; functional imaging studies of emotion regulation; and neuropeptides and social recognition NOTE: Annals volumes are available for sale as individual books or as a journal. For information on institutional journal subscriptions, please visit http://ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/subs.asp?ref=1749-6632&doi=10.1111/(ISSN)1749-6632. ACADEMY MEMBERS: Please contact the New York Academy of Sciences directly to place your order (www.nyas.org). Members of the New York Academy of Science receive full-text access to Annals online and discounts on print volumes. Please visit http://www.nyas.org/MemberCenter/Join.aspx for more information about becoming a member.
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Vallentine Mitchell & Co Ltd Moral Brain, Moral Bible
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John Murray Press The Intercultural Mind: Connecting Culture,
Book SynopsisIn this pioneering book, Joseph Shaules presents exciting new research from cultural psychology and neuroscience. It sheds light on the hidden influence of culture on the unconscious mind, and helps people get more out of their intercultural journeys.The Intercultural Mind presents new perspectives on important questions such as: What is culture shock, and how does it affect us? Why are we blind to our own cultural conditioning? Can cultural differences be measured? What does it mean to have an international mindset? Illustrated with a wealth of examples and memorable stories, The Intercultural Mind is a fascinating look at how intercultural experiences can transform the geography of our minds.Trade ReviewIt was about time that someone put it all together in understandable language! Besides the best and latest insights from research around human cognition and culture, Shaules book contains very useful examples that can form a basis for creating and facilitating learning activities. A milestone which will contribute toward the achievement of human peace in our multicultural world. * SIETAR Europa Journal *Shaules seamlessly compares and intertwines recent neuroscientific research with traditional perspectives and theories. A very readable presentation on how what we currently label cognition and culture interact. * Human Technology: An Interdisciplinary Journal on Humans in ICT Environments *A fascinating and important book about understanding cross-culturalism. Lively, well-written, incisive, and fun to read. -- Robert Whiting, Pulitzer Prize, nominee and bestselling author of Tokyo UnderworldA much-needed exploration drawing on neuroscience, cultural psychology, and exciting reports from the field. Joseph Shaules goes beyond the excellence of his previous books. -- Stefan Meister, Managing Director, InterculturesThe Intercultural Mind provides an accessible and intelligent introduction to the potential blend of cultural neuroscience and intercultural competence. This topic will surely be influential in the future of the field. -- Janet Marie Bennett, Executive Director, Intercultural Communication Institute
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