Description: "Enriching Heredity: The Impact of the Environment on the Anatomy of the Brain" by Marian Diamond delves into the significant effects environmental factors have on brain development. Published in 1988 by Free Press, this 191-page hardcover book combines Diamond's extensive research on animal models to argue that brain anatomy can indeed be influenced by environmental stimuli. The book discusses how varied environments can change the physical structure of the brain, impacting the size of neurons and the complexity of neuronal connections. Diamond's work is pioneering in the field of neuroplasticity, demonstrating that the brain remains adaptable throughout life, capable of responding to changes in environment with structural modifications. This challenges older notions of a static brain, offering insights that have implications for educational and developmental strategies to optimize human potential.
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Publisher: Free Press
Book Title: Enriching Heredity : the Impact of the Environment on the Anatomy of the Brain
Publication Year: 1988
Topic: Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics
Number of Pages: 240 Pages
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Non-Classifiable, Science
Item Weight: 20.8 Oz
Author: Marian Diamond
Format: Hardcover
