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Book SynopsisDissolves the logic of a beginning based on writing, civilization, or historical consciousness and offers a model for a history that escapes the continuing grip of the Judeo-Christian time frame. This book presents a case for bringing neuroscience and neurobiology into the realm of history.
Trade Review"An intelligent disquiet runs through these pages." New York Times Book Review "A creative and compelling synthesis of ideas, Smail's book provides an engaging and invigorating analysis of our history." Science (AAAS) "A provocative thesis... Radically rethinks the relationship between biology and culture." -- Steven Mithen London Review Of Books "Relax and enjoy. It's a good read, and it makes you think." New Scientist "[An] intriguing little book." American Scientist "Dazzling." Boston Globe Book Section "A pioneering work." -- Brendan Wallace Fortean Times: The Journal Of Strange Phenomena
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Toward Reunion in History 1. The Grip of Sacred History 2. Resistance 3. Between Darwin and Lamarck 4. The New Neurohistory 5. Civilization and Psychotropy Epilogue: Looking Ahead Notes Bibliography of Works Cited Index
