Iain Mcgilchrist Master and his emissary

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A new edition of the bestselling classic - published with a special introduction to mark its 10th anniversary This pioneering account sets out to understand the structure of the human brain - the place where mind meets matter.

Until recently, the left hemisphere of our brain has been seen as the `rational' side, the superior partner to the right.

But is this distinction true? Drawing on a vast body of experimental research, Iain McGilchrist argues while our left brain makes for a wonderful servant, it is a very poor master.

As he shows, it is the right side which is the more reliable and insightful.

Without it, our world would be mechanistic - stripped of depth, colour and value.

A veritable tour de force, gradually and skilfully revealed.

I know of no better exposition of the current state of functional brain neuroscience.

Bynum, TLS A profound examination.

-Philip Pullman Persuasively argues that our society is suffering from the consequences of an over-dominant left hemisphere losing touch with its natural regulative `master' the right.

Brilliant and disturbing.

-Salley Vickers, a Guardian Best Book of the Year Clear, penetrating, lively, thorough and fascinating.

I couldn't put it down.

-Mary Midgley, The Guardian.