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"Virtues, Morals and Markets: Why Moral Identity Matters" by Rojhat Avsar is a book that explores the intersection of ethics and economics. Avsar draws from Aristotle's concept of virtue and argues that living a virtuous life can lead to happiness and fulfillment. He critiques mainstream neoclassical economics and its focus on utility, suggesting that it fails to help individuals achieve eudaimonia, or the best life. Avsar incorporates brain research and statistical analysis to support his arguments and offers policy advice for creating a more just and ethical society. This book aligns with the tradition of American Institutionalism and shares similarities with the work of John Kenneth Galbraith in seeking to improve the world. [Extracted from the article]

The International Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases published a book review titled "Food and Brain Health." The book, published in 2014 by Nova Science Publishers, explores the role of food bioactive ingredients in preventing and potentially curing brain-related diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The book covers 27 chapters that discuss specific foods and their bioactive compounds, providing evidence-based research on their brain health benefits. It is intended for a diverse group of readers and can be a valuable resource for students, researchers, and those interested in alternative medicine, nutrition, neuroscience, and related fields. [Extracted from the article]

The Brain and the Meaning of Life Paul Thagard Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2010 274 pages, ISBN: 9780691142722 (hbk): $29.95 This paper criticizes central arguments in Paul Thagard'sThe Brain and the Meaning of Life, concluding, contrary to Thagard, that there is very little that we can learn from brain research about the meaning of life. The paper offers a critical review of Thagard's argument against nihilism and his argument that it is love, work, and play, rather than other activities, that make life meaningful. Moreover, the paper argues that the rich neurological information Thagard presents throughout the book does not contribute at all to his arguments and, more generally, that neurological research is irrelevant also to almost all other aspects of meaning of life research. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reviews the book "The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Modern World" by Iain McGilchrist.

The article reviews the book "Scientific American Mind: Behavior, Brain Science, Insights."

The article reviews the book "The Other Brain: From Dementia to Schizophrenia, How New Discoveries About the Brain Are Revolutionizing Medicine and Science" by R. Douglas Fields.

The article reviews the book "The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science," by Norman Doidge.

Reviews the book 'The Bard on the Brain,' by Paul M. Matthews and Jeffrey McQuain.

The article reviews the book "Great Myths of the Brain" by Christian Jarrett.

Reviews the functional effects of neural grafting in the central nervous system (CNS) of rodents and nonhuman primates in a variety of situations. Effects of dopamine-rich grafts in animal models of Parkinson's disease; Acetylcholine-rich grafts in animals with lesions of the cholinergic pathways to the neocortex and hippocampus; Graft effects in aged animals and genetic mutants; Effects of neural grafts on circadian rhythmicity, reproductive functions; More.

Reviews and evaluates the current status of research on the information processing differences between the left and right cerebral hemispheres. Emphasizes research published within the last decade or so; The references given provide excellent entry points into research reported before that time; Cites theoretical developments that illustrate the relevance of hemispheric asymmetry for broad topics in psychology, and notes the most promising directions for future research.

Reviews the book "The Owner's Manual for the Brain: Everyday Applications From Mind-Brain Research," by Pierce J. Howard.

The review discusses Kelly McGonigal's book The Willpower Instinct and gives a brief description of its layout and key points. The reviewer finds parallels between the new brain research and practices that have been in longstanding use in Jungian analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reviews the book "Who's in Charge? Free Will and the Science of the Brain," by Michael S. Gazzaniga.

The article reviews the book "Connectome: How the Brain's Wiring Makes Us Who We Are," by Sebastian Seung.

The article reviews the book "Brainspotting: The Revolutionary New Therapy for Rapid and Effective Change" by David Grand.

The article reviews the book "Proust and the Squid," by Maryanne Wolf.

The article reviews the book "Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School," by John Medina.

Reviews the book 'Kleine Geschichte der Hirnforschung: Von Descartes bis Eccles,' by Peter Düweke.

The article reviews the audiobook "Brain Bugs: How the Brain's Flaws Shape Our Lives," by Dean Buonomano and narrated by William Hughes.

Reviews the book 'Minds, Brains, and Learning: Understanding the Psychological and Educational Relevance of Neuroscientific Research,' by J.P. Byrnes.

The article reviews the book “The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged Mind," by Barbara Strauch.

The article reviews the book "The Master and his Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World," by Iain McGilchrist.

The article presents a review of the book "Proust was a Neuroscientist," by Jonah Lehrer.

This article reviews the book "The Naked Brain: How the Emerging Neurosociety Is Changing How We Live, Work and Love," by Richard Restak.

The article reviews the book "Zen-Brain Reflections," by James Austin.

Reviews the book 'The Dana Guide to Brain Health.'

Reports that sensation remaining in a phantom limb is a result of the rewiring of the brain. How an inactive part of the cortex is taken over by neighboring neurons; Experiments by researchers at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee that show that growth can cross boundaries between the nuclei and brain stem in monkeys.

The article reviews the book "A Review of Regions of the Mind: Brain Research and the Quest for Scientific Certainty," by S. L. Star.

Reviews the book 'Our Fragile Brains: A Christian Perspective on Brain Research,' by D. Gareth Jones.

The article reviews the book "Borges and Memory: Encounters With the Human Brain," by Rodrigo Quian Quiroga.

The article reviews the book "Corteccia cerebrale e funzioni cognitive: Ventitré secoli di storia,'' by Tullio Manzoni.

A review of the book "Neuromania: On the Limits of Brain Science," by Paolo Legrenzi and Carlo Umilta, translated by Frances Anderson is presented.

The article reviews the book "How We Decide," by Jonah Lehrer.

The article reviews the book "Portraits of the Mind: Visualizing the Brain From Antiquity to the 21st Century," by Carl Schoonover, with a foreword by Johan Lehrer.

The article reviews the book “Portraits of the Mind: Visualizing the Brain from Antiquity to the 21st Century," by Carl Schoonover.

The article reviews the book "How Brain Science Can Make You a Better Lawyer," by David A. Sousa.

The article reviews the book "Der Geist bei der Arbeit: Historische Untersuchungen zur Hirnforschung," by Michael Hagner.