A Brief History of the Mind

Portrait

William H. Calvin is a neurobiologist at the University of Washington in Seattle who wanders regularly into anthropology, evolution, and climate change. He is the author of A Brain for All Seasons, which won the Phi Beta Kappa 2002 Book Award for contributions to literature by scientists.

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"Calvin's history will stretch your mind.... The Seattle scientist writes in a conversational style, often referring to 'stuff.' But it's high-level stuff with surprising insights."--Associated Press It is hard to imagine a subject of more fundamental interest to human beings. If you've ever wondered why you are who you are, 'A Brief History of the Mind' is a good place to start."--Seattle TimesAcclaim for previous books by William Calvin
"There is something dizzying about William Calvin's books. Enormous erudition is displayed, with an effortless artistry that blends idiosyncrasy and digression with wit, insight, and dramatic impact. He mixes very difficult and momentous topics with simple momentary observations, placing his enormous subjects into a personal, humanistic, and conversational perspective. --Virginia Quarterly Review, on A Brain for All Seasons
"Calvin is a member of that rare breed of scientists who can translate the arcana of their fields into lay language, and he's one of the best." --Marcia Bartusiak, New York Times Book Review
"Thinking along with Calvin is sheer delight." --Daniel Dennett, on The Cerebral Symphony
"Calvin writes with clarity and elegance about the brain. In an age when brain science is becoming increasingly fragmented and specialized, Calvin is a rara avis." --V. S. Ramachandran, on The Cerebral Code
"As always, the author's erudition demands close attention but makes science entertaining and accessible for the layman."--Kirkus Reviews