Kean offers research on the science community’s current hypotheses regarding how a particular region operates and relates a tale or two of case studies that have helped refine the understanding we have regarding each part of the brains anatomy. The book is well organized, each chapter dedicated to a specific area of the brain. However, Kean’s collection of tragic, compelling and thought-provoking historical tales will appeal to a broader audience.ĭueling Neurosurgeons takes the reader on a tour of the human brain, from the neurotransmitters that relay sensory and experiential information to the hippocampus where memories are stored. The title, no doubt, will catch the interest of any self-proclaimed neurology enthusiast. Kean, who has an undergraduate degree in physics and English and a Master’s degree in Library Science, draws from his experience as both physics student and story teller in his latest compilation of tales from the science department, The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons. His second, The Violinist’s Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code has also met critical acclaim. Sam Kean’s first book, The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Stories of Madness, Love and the History of the World from the Periodic Table is currently on the New York Times Best Seller list. The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons, by Sam Kean. Little, Brown and Company, 2014.
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