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Remember : the science of memory and the art of forgetting  Cover Image Book Book

Remember : the science of memory and the art of forgetting / Lisa Genova.

Genova, Lisa, (author.).

Summary:

The Harvard-trained neuroscientist presents an exploration of the intricacies of human memory that distinguishes between normal and concerning memory loss while explaining the profound roles of sleep, stress, and other contributing influences.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593137956
  • ISBN: 0593137957
  • Physical Description: 256 pages ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Harmony Books, [2021]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [247]-253).
Formatted Contents Note:
Part I: How we remember -- Making memories 101 -- Pay attention -- In the moment -- Muscle memory -- Your brain's Wikipedia -- What happened -- Part II: Why we forget -- Your memories (for what happened) are wrong -- Tip of the tongue -- Don't forget to remember -- This too shall pass -- Fuggedaboutit -- Normal aging -- Alzheimer's -- Part III: Improve or impair -- Put it in context -- Stressed out -- Go to sleep -- Alzheimer's prevention -- The memory paradox.
Subject: Memory.
Cognition > Age factors.
Human information processing > Age factors.
Brain > Aging.
Aging > Prevention.
Alzheimer's disease > Prevention.
Memory disorders in old age > Prevention.
Genre: Self-help publications.

Available copies

  • 1 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Allentown Public Library System. (Show)

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Allentown Public Library 153.12 GENO (Text) 34455006799791 Adult Nonfiction 2nd FL Checked Out 04/23/2024
Easton Main Library 153.1 G335r (Text) 31901004523553 Adult Nonfiction Available -


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