Memory: A Very Short Introduction

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Jonathan K. Foster (Clinical Professor affiliated with Curtin University, the University of Western Australia and the Telethon Institute.)

Memory

A Very Short Introduction

Jonathan K. Foster (Clinical Professor affiliated with Curtin University, the University of Western Australia and the Telethon Institute.)

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Oxford University Press
25 December 2008

Philosophy of mind; Psychology; Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology; Memory; Popular psychology

Series: Very Short Introductions

Why do we remember events from our childhood as if they happened yesterday, but not what we did last week? Why does our memory seem to work well sometimes and not others? What happens when it goes wrong? Can memory be improved or manipulated, by psychological techniques or even 'brain implants'? How does memory grow and change as we age? And what of so-called 'recovered' memories?

This book brings together the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, and weaves in case-studies, anecdotes, and even literature and philosophy, to address these and many other important questions about the science of memory - how it works, and why we can't live without it.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: Jonathan K. Foster (Clinical Professor affiliated with Curtin University the University of Western Australia and the Telethon Institute.)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 138g
ISBN: 9780192806758
ISBN 10: 0192806750
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 25 December 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1: You Are Your Memory 2: Mapping Your Memories 3: Pulling the Rabbit Out of the Hat... 4: Sometimes It Works and Sometimes It Doesn't 5: Losing It 6: The Seven Ages of Man 7: Improving Memory Further Reading & References