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The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons Free Audiobook Download

Sam Kean

Exploring the Brain's Mysteries Through Unexpected Human Resilience.

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Author: Sam Kean

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9780316182348

Language: English

Publish Date: 05/06/2014

Audiobook length: 31min

The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons Audiobook by Chapters

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Chapter 1: The Dueling Neurosurgeons

00:0040:58

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Chapter 2: The Assassin’s Soup

00:0052:16

Chapter 3: Wiring and Rewiring

00:0043:50

Chapter 4: Facing Brain Damage

00:0048:51

Chapter 5: The Brain’s Motor

00:0043:06

Chapter 6: The Laughing Disease

00:0049:05

Chapter 7: Sex and Punishment

00:0050:02

Chapter 8: The Sacred Disease

00:0045:14

Chapter 9: “Sleights of Mind”

00:0042:37

Chapter 10: Honest Lying

00:0055:34

Chapter 11: Left, Right, and Center

00:0053:56

Chapter 12: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

00:0044:29

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Who should listen The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons

"The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons" by Sam Kean is ideal for anyone fascinated by the intersections of neuroscience, history, and human behavior. Listeners who enjoy captivating stories that blend science with engaging narratives will appreciate Kean's unique approach to exploring the brain's complexities through historical anecdotes and remarkable case studies. Additionally, those interested in medicine, psychology, or the quirks of the human condition will find this audiobook both informative and entertaining, making it a perfect choice for lifelong learners and curious minds alike.

3 quotes from The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons

"The brain is like a broken-typewriter that can still type if you hit the right keys at the right time."
"Neuroscience isn’t just about understanding the brain; it’s about understanding what makes us human."
"Every injury, every aberration, tells a story about the delicate architecture of our minds."

Author : Sam Kean

Sam Kean is a writer based in Washington, D.C., whose work has been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Mental Floss, and Science. Currently a reporter for Science magazine and a 2009 Middlebury Environmental Journalism fellow, Kean grew up in South Dakota, a place that has significantly shaped his identity. He holds a degree in physics and English from a Minnesota college and spent several years teaching at an experimental charter school in St. Paul. Although he briefly attempted to move to Spain, he ultimately settled in Washington. Kean possesses a master's degree in library science, a qualification he finds little use for, and while he doesn't rally behind any particular sports team, he has a passion for track and field.

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