The Oxford Companion to the Mind 2/e (Oxford Companions)

by RichardL.Gregory (Editor)

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  Illustrated
  2004

  $8.19

  The Oxford Companion to the Mind,edited by Richard L. Gregory, is a classic. Published in 1987, to huge acclaim, it immediately took its place as the indispensable guide to the mysteries - and idiosyncracies - of the human mind. In no other book can the reader find indiscussions of concepts such as language, memory, and intelligence, side by side with witty definitions of common human experiences such as the 'cocktail-party' and 'halo' effects, and the least effort principle. Richard Gregory again brings his wit, wisdom, and expertise to bear on this most elusive of subjects. Research into the mind and brain has moved on in bounds in recent years, and interest in the subject has never been so high. There has been a shift in focus away from Freud's concept of the unconscious onto consciousness itself. The new edition of the Companion includes three 'mini symposia' - on consciousness, brain scanning, and artificial intelligence - with contributions from a number of specialists, and encompassing a range of approaches.

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  Paperback
  1998

  $6.84

  With 1001 A-Z entries ranging from brief statements to substantial essays on major topics, this volume takes the reader on a tour of this mind with many questions and answers within the broad compass of philosophy, psychology and the physiology of the brain. An important feature of the book is the large number of articles on topics of mental life , in which well-known writers discuss subjects in which they have a particular expertise or interest. So A.J. Ayer writes on philosophical views of the relation between mind and body, John Bowlby on attachment, Chomsky on his own theory of language, R.D. Laing on interpersonal experience, Alexander Luria on neurolinguistics and B.F. Skinner on behaviourism. The editor, Richard Gregory, writes on perception and illusions. The entries are arranged alphabetically and linked by a network of helpful cross-references. The 200 illustrations have been chosen to amplify the text, while specialist bibliographies provide suggestions for further reading. This book is intended for students and academics in the fields of psychology, philosophy, linguistics and related disciplines, and general readers with an interest in the nature and workings of the mind.

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  Hardcover
  1987

  $4.40

  The Oxford Companion to the Mind contains 1001 alphabetically arranged entries, varying in length from brief definitions to substantial essays on major topics. Its subject matter is extremely broad, and includes philosophy, psychology, and the physiology of the brain and nervous system. There are also a large number of articles on 'topics of mental life', in which well-known writers discuss subjects in which they have a particular expertise or interest. Students of and all those concerned with psychology, psychiatry, neurophysiology, and philosophy of mind; general readers.