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Title: Inside The Brain : Revolutionary Discoveries of How the Mind Works by Ronald Kotulak ISBN: 0-8362-3289-5 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Pub. Date: 01 August, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (12 reviews)

Rating: 4
Summary: Readable and timely pieces on the human brain
Comment: Kotulak provides the interested layman with a series of short chapters dealing with relatively recent discoveries about how the human brain works, how early experiences affect brain chemistry (and behavior), and what can be done to maintain maximum brain efficiency. It is a fine introduction to the neurobiology of the brain and recent discoveries that will have a lasting impact on how we view human behavior. Chapters are concise and to-the-point and leave the reader with much to ponder. More diagrams and illustrations would have greatly improved the book, but the price is right. I teach an adult course on brain biology, and of all the affordable "brain" books I reviewed this one works out best as a reference source for students in terms of stimulating discussion.

Rating: 5
Summary: An outstanding and easily read primer on the brain.
Comment: Ronald Kotulak is a compelling and well researched author who translates boring neurological studies into vibrant literature. This book is a must-read for parents, educators and others who are interested in how children learn, how to avoid hard-wiring violence into the brain, and how to age intelligently.

Rating: 5
Summary: Section 1: A must for new Parents, Grandparents, and Teacher
Comment: Section 1 is presented in an easy, non-technical way that permits any person keen on helping develop the young mind, develop it to its maximum capacity. Research is well documented. Educators should be guided by such presentations in the ways school curricula are designed. The sections on brain injury and healing are a little more technical, but point to a very exciting short term future in addressing neruological problems. The concluding remarks refocus the reader on just how important very early and continuous education is important to us.

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