The Memory Illusion
Remembering, Forgetting, and the Science of False Memory
$42.83
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
29 May 2017
Summary
A fascinating exploration of the fallibility of memory and how easily our brains can be misled.
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‘Truly fascinating.’ Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2
- Have you ever forgotten the name of someone you’ve met dozens of times?
- Or discovered that your memory of an important event was completely different from everyone else’s?
- Or vividly recalled being in a particular place at a particular time, only to discover l…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781847947611 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1847947611 |
| Author: | Dr Julia Shaw |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Random House Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 29 May 2017 |
| Weight: | 224g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
Truly fascinating. – Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2Shaw’s debut book is a spryly paced, fun, sometimes frightening exploration of how we remember – and why everyone remembers things that never truly happened … Her book is equal parts breezy guide through the recent lessons we’ve learned about memory, and a loving tribute to the sometimes eccentric researchers who toiled away in the laboratory to uncover them … Shaw’s quirky charm enlivens the book throughout. * Pacific Standard *Illuminating and instructive * The Tablet *
About The Author
Dr Julia Shaw
Dr. Julia Shaw is a psychological scientist in the Department of Law and Social Sciences at London South Bank University. She is best known for her work in the area of false memories - memories of things that never actually happened. She regularly consults as a memory expert in legal cases, and has given talks to businesses, the police and the military on how to avoid common memory mistakes. Her work has been featured in publications including the Guardian, The Times, the Daily Mail and the New Yorker, and she writes regularly for Scientific American.
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