Rebel Genius
Tara Abraham
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Rebel Genius
by Tara Abraham
Published
2016
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9780262335379
Description
"The book is a scientific biography of American neurophysiologist and cybernetician Warren S. McCulloch, one that places his life and work in historical context. By focusing on the various identities that he assumed throughout his life's major work--the study of the brain and mind--the book examines the intermingling of McCulloch's professional and personal worlds, and by doing so provides a much-needed contribution to the history of American brain research in the twentieth century. The book complicates standard accounts of McCulloch by examining his activities outside the scope of cybernetics, demonstrating that McCulloch performed several other identities in addition to his role as a cybernetician: student, neurophysiologist, neuropsychiatrist, mentor, and engineer. The book argues that one of McCulloch's lasting achievements was to free the study of the brain from the purview of medicine--both institutionally and in terms of scientific practice. Overall, McCulloch's work facilitated the emergence of the brain as a new kind of scientific object, one with stronger ties to philosophy, biology, physics, psychology, and engineering"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects
Nobel laureates in medicine or physiology
Everest, the first ascent
Brain, Mind, and Medicine
The Life Of Jacob Henle
Advancing the Profession of Exercise Physiology
Memoirs of John Abernethy, F.R.S
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Rebel Genius?
This edition of Rebel Genius has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rebel Genius?
For most readers, Rebel Genius typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Rebel Genius?
The estimated word count for Rebel Genius is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Rebel Genius?
Rebel Genius was written by Tara Abraham.
When was Rebel Genius published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.