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Memory: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Foster, Jonathan K. is a science book available to read on EtoBox.

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Memories are an integral part of being human. They haunt us, we cherish them, and in our lives we collect more of them with each new experience. Without memory, you would not be able to maintain a relationship, drive your car, talk to your children, read a poem, watch television, or do much of anything at all. __Memory: A Very Short Introduction__ explores the fascinating intricacies of human memory. Is it one thing or many? Why does it seem to work well sometimes and not others? What happens when it "goes wrong"? Can it be improved or manipulated through techniques such as mnemonic rhymes or "brain implants"? How does memory change as we age? And what about so-called recovered memories--can they be relied upon as a record of what actually happened in our personal past? This book brings together our most recent knowledge to address (in a scientifically rigorous but highly accessible way) these and many other important questions about how memory works, and why we can't live without it.**About the Series:** Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, **Very Short Introductions** offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the ne

Who reads Memory: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)?

Author

Foster, Jonathan K.

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA; Oxford University Press

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9780191539688

Category

science

Subjects

Psychology, Medical, Fiction

Rating

3.51 / 5 (196 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13