The idiot brain
Dean Burnett
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The idiot brain
by Dean Burnett
Published
2017
Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W.
Pages
336
ISBN-13
9780393354119
Description
From attention mechanisms to memory processing, the neuroscience of sleep and the psychology of superstition, neuroscientist Dean Burnett explores the surprising workings of the brain and the bemusing behaviours these cause in everyday life.
Subjects
The Jungle
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes [12 stories]
The Complete Sherlock Holmes [4 novels, 56 stories]
Les Robots
The Dead Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The idiot brain?
This edition of The idiot brain has approximately 336 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 The idiot brain?
For most readers, The idiot brain typically takes between 7h 0m and 4h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,000 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 The idiot brain?
The estimated word count for The idiot brain is approximately 84,000 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 The idiot brain?
The idiot brain was written by Dean Burnett.
When was The idiot brain published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.