Hunger, Thirst, Sex, and Sleep: How the Brain Controls Our Passions
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.38 (619 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1442218231 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 175 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Visit the author's website at hungerthirstsex. . Young, Ph.D., professor, Department of Anatomy, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C. He has published his work in scientific journals and has written or edited several books. John K
A Concise and Relatable Exploration of Hypothalmic Regulation Hunger, Thirst, Sex and Sleep: How the Brain Controls Our Passions, by John K. Young, provides an enlightening look at the regulatory function of the hypothalamus, disorders which affect its function, and the affects of hypothalamic activity on physical, emotional and social development. The book is well-wr
Young tells many different and exciting stories of discoveries that changed our understanding of the brain. Anyone with an interest in how the brain controls our hunger, thirst, drives and emotions will find the book an enjoyable and informative read. He is a natural teacher, and the book transitions seamlessly between explanations of genetic, anatomical, physiological and evolutionary concepts. Young's book, Hunger, Thirst, Sex, and Sleep: How the Brain Controls Our Passions, is an excellent, concise summary of the role that the brain plays in the basic biology of behavior. Krum, Ph.D., associate professor, director of undergraduate studies, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Biology,
In a series of fascinating anecdotes, Young tells the tale of how scientists have discovered the role of the hypothalamus in our basic drives and in medical conditions in which these drives are drastically altered. Like other science writers before him, Young illuminates even the complex inner workings of the brain in a way that anyone can understand, so that readers are treated to a tour of a tiny part of the brain that is responsible for so many fundamental aspects of life.. This book presents the latest information about how the brain controls our most basic drives. Sensations of hunger, thirst, sexual attraction, and love can dominate our thoughts to the exclusion of almost everything else, but until the last 10 years or so,