Download or read book In Pursuit of Memory written by Joseph Jebelli and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For readers of Atul Gawande, Siddhartha Mukherjee, and Henry Marsh, a riveting, gorgeously written biography of one of history's most fascinating and confounding diseases -- Alzheimer's -- from its discovery more than 100 years ago to today's race towards a cure. Alzheimer's is the great global epidemic of our time, affecting millions worldwide -- there are more than 5 million people diagnosed in the US alone. And as our population ages, scientists are working against the clock to find a cure. Neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli is among them. His beloved grandfather had Alzheimer's and now he's written the book he needed then -- a very human history of this frightening disease. But In Pursuit of Memory is also a thrilling scientific detective story that takes you behind the headlines. Jebelli's quest takes us from nineteenth-century Germany and post-war England, to the jungles of Papua New Guinea and the technological proving grounds of Japan; through America, India, China, Iceland, Sweden, and Colombia. Its heroes are scientists from around the world -- many of whom he's worked with -- and the brave patients and families who have changed the way that researchers think about the disease. This compelling insider's account shows vividly why Jebelli feels so hopeful about a cure, but also why our best defense in the meantime is to understand the disease. In Pursuit of Memory is a clever, moving, eye-opening guide to the threat one in three of us faces now.
Download or read book Memory and Communication Aids for People with Dementia written by Michelle S. Bourgeois and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preceded by Memory books and other graphic cuing systems / Michelle S. Bourgeois. c2007.
Download or read book Patient H M written by Luke Dittrich and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-08-11 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the summer of 1953, maverick neurosurgeon William Beecher Scoville performed a groundbreaking operation on an epileptic patient named Henry Molaison. But it was a catastrophic failure, leaving Henry unable to create long-term memories. Scoville's grandson, Luke Dittrich, takes us on an astonishing journey through the history of neuroscience, from the first brain surgeries in ancient Egypt to the New England asylum where his grandfather developed a taste for human experimentation. Dittrich's investigation confronts unsettling family secrets and reveals the dark roots of modern neuroscience, raising troubling questions that echo into the present day.
Download or read book The Memory Palace written by Mira Bartok and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gorgeous memoir about the 17 year estrangement of the author and her homeless schizophrenic mother, and their reunion.
Download or read book The Mind of a Mnemonist written by Aleksandr Romanovich Lurii͡a and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A welcome re-issue of an English translation of Alexander Luria's famous case-history of hypermnestic man. The study remains the classic paradigm of what Luria called 'romantic science,' a genre characterized by individual portraiture based on an assessment of operative psychological processes. The opening section analyses in some detail the subject's extraordinary capacity for recall and demonstrates the association between the persistence of iconic memory and a highly developed synaesthesia. The remainder of the book deals with the subject's construction of the world, his mental strengths and weaknesses, his control of behaviour and his personality. The result is a contribution to literature as well as to science. (Psychological Medicine ).
Download or read book In Pursuit of Memory written by Joseph Jebelli and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Joseph Jebelli was twelve, his beloved grandfather began to act very strangely. It started with inexplicable walks, and gradually his bright smiles were replaced by a fearful, withdrawn expression. Before long, he didn't recognise his family any more. Dr Jebelli has dedicated his career to understanding Alzheimer's disease, which affects millions worldwide and 850,000 people in the UK alone. In this, his first book, Jebelli explores the past, present and future of Alzheimer's disease starting from the very beginning - the first recorded case more than one hundred years ago - right up to the cutting-edge research being done today. It is a story as good as any detective novel, taking us to nineteenth-century Germany and post-war England; to the jungles of Papua New Guinea and the technological proving grounds of Japan; to America, India, China, Iceland, Sweden, and Colombia; and to the cloud-capped spires of the most elite academic institutions. Its heroes are expert scientists from around the world - but also the incredibly brave patients and families who have changed the way scientists think about Alzheimer's, unveiling a pandemic that took us centuries to track down, and above all, reminding everyone never to take memory - our most prized possession - for granted. Based upon years of meticulous research, In Pursuit of Memory is a compelling insider's account of this terrible disease and the scientists who are trying to find a cure against the clock.
Download or read book In Praise of Forgetting written by David Rieff and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading contrarian thinker explores the ethical paradox at the heart of history's wounds The conventional wisdom about historical memory is summed up in George Santayana's celebrated phrase, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Today, the consensus that it is moral to remember, immoral to forget, is nearly absolute. And yet is this right? David Rieff, an independent writer who has reported on bloody conflicts in Africa, the Balkans, and Central Asia, insists that things are not so simple. He poses hard questions about whether remembrance ever truly has, or indeed ever could, "inoculate" the present against repeating the crimes of the past. He argues that rubbing raw historical wounds--whether self-inflicted or imposed by outside forces--neither remedies injustice nor confers reconciliation. If he is right, then historical memory is not a moral imperative but rather a moral option--sometimes called for, sometimes not. Collective remembrance can be toxic. Sometimes, Rieff concludes, it may be more moral to forget. Ranging widely across some of the defining conflicts of modern times--the Irish Troubles and the Easter Uprising of 1916, the white settlement of Australia, the American Civil War, the Balkan wars, the Holocaust, and 9/11--Rieff presents a pellucid examination of the uses and abuses of historical memory. His contentious, brilliant, and elegant essay is an indispensable work of moral philosophy.
Download or read book How to develop a perfect memory written by Dominic O'Brien and published by Lybrary.com. This book was released on with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The End of Forgetting written by Kate Eichhorn and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to Facebook and Instagram, our childhoods have been captured and preserved online, never to go away. But what happens when we can’t leave our most embarrassing moments behind? Until recently, the awkward moments of growing up could be forgotten. But today we may be on the verge of losing the ability to leave our pasts behind. In The End of Forgetting, Kate Eichhorn explores what happens when images of our younger selves persist, often remaining just a click away. For today’s teenagers, many of whom spend hours each day posting on social media platforms, efforts to move beyond moments they regret face new and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Unlike a high school yearbook or a shoebox full of old photos, the information that accumulates on social media is here to stay. What was once fleeting is now documented and tagged, always ready to surface and interrupt our future lives. Moreover, new innovations such as automated facial recognition also mean that the reappearance of our past is increasingly out of our control. Historically, growing up has been about moving on—achieving a safe distance from painful events that typically mark childhood and adolescence. But what happens when one remains tethered to the past? From the earliest days of the internet, critics have been concerned that it would endanger the innocence of childhood. The greater danger, Eichhorn warns, may ultimately be what happens when young adults find they are unable to distance themselves from their pasts. Rather than a childhood cut short by a premature loss of innocence, the real crisis of the digital age may be the specter of a childhood that can never be forgotten.
Download or read book New Possibilities in Memory Care written by Loren Shook and published by Ajc Press. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the remarkable story of the Silverado journey in the field of long term care for the memory impaired. Founded by Shook, Winner and Smith. Silverado has grown to become a national leader in the field. It tells the story of how their unique approach offers the memory impaired, the dignity, care and quality of life they deserve.
Download or read book Summary Of In Pursuit of Memory written by Scorpio Digital Press and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-07-10 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you, or a loved one in Pursuit of Memory? Then Joseph Jebelli's critically acclaimed book, In Pursuit of Memory: The Fight Against Alzheimer's, is the perfect pick you for you. This book deals, in detail, how dementia affects the brain, what we have done as a society to prevent and diagnose it, and even the detailed history of the disease that is now known as type 3 diabetes. In this summary and analysis, you'll enjoy: 1. What kind of lifestyle could possibly contribute to Alzheimer's disease? 2. What diet is most helpful in preventing rapid disease. 3. The best type of brain training to keep you tip-top. 4. And many other things that Joseph recommends to stay mentally alert! Buy your copy of this quick and concise book today!
Download or read book Summary Analysis written by Black Book and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Summary: In Pursuit of Memory: The Fight Against Alzheimer's Alzheimer's disease is a painful process for both the victim and families. The search for a cure and treatment has lasted more than a century, and we have learned a great deal about the illness that touches the lives of nearly 50 million people worldwide. We have stymied attempts at a cure for generations, but exciting advances in biomedical technologies have yielded new understanding of why the disease occurs and how to eradicate it. Dr. Jebelli follows the history of the disease, sharing notes about research studies and efforts that continue in a quest to learn why and how it occurs, and how it can be eradicated or at least treated. He shares the stories of several families he interviewed during his research and how they described the ailment and how it was impacting their loved ones. He tells the stories in an empathic and understanding manner that will touch your soul, particularly if you are one of the individuals who has been a caregiver for an Alzheimer's victim. While numerous trials have taken place and failed, we do have a few treatment options, and with professionals like Dr. Jebelli, we can retain great hope that a cure is somewhere in our future. For more information cick on BUY BUTTON!!!!!!!!!!!!
Download or read book Owning Memory written by Jeannette A. Bastian and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2003-08-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of contents
Download or read book Summary and Analysis written by Black Book and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Summary: In Pursuit of Memory: The Fight Against Alzheimer's Alzheimer's disease is a painful process for both the victim and families. The search for a cure and treatment has lasted more than a century, and we have learned a great deal about the illness that touches the lives of nearly 50 million people worldwide. We have stymied attempts at a cure for generations, but exciting advances in biomedical technologies have yielded new understanding of why the disease occurs and how to eradicate it. Dr. Jebelli follows the history of the disease, sharing notes about research studies and efforts that continue in a quest to learn why and how it occurs, and how it can be eradicated or at least treated. He shares the stories of several families he interviewed during his research and how they described the ailment and how it was impacting their loved ones. He tells the stories in an empathic and understanding manner that will touch your soul, particularly if you are one of the individuals who has been a caregiver for an Alzheimer's victim. While numerous trials have taken place and failed, we do have a few treatment options, and with professionals like Dr. Jebelli, we can retain great hope that a cure is somewhere in our future. For more information cick on BUY BUTTON!!!!!!!!!!!!
Download or read book How the Mind Changed written by Joseph Jebelli and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extraordinary story of how the human brain evolved… and is still evolving. We’ve come a long way. The earliest human had a brain as small as a child’s fist; ours are four times bigger, with spectacular abilities and potential we are only just beginning to understand. This is How the Mind Changed, a seven-million-year journey through our own heads, packed with vivid stories, groundbreaking science, and thrilling surprises. Discover how memory has almost nothing to do with the past; meditation rewires our synapses; magic mushroom use might be responsible for our intelligence; climate accounts for linguistic diversity; and how autism teaches us hugely positive lessons about our past and future. Dr. Joseph Jebelli’s In Pursuit of Memory was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize and longlisted for the Wellcome. In this, his eagerly awaited second book, he draws on deep insights from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, psychology, and philosophy to guide us through the unexpected changes that shaped our brains. From genetic accidents and environmental forces to historical and cultural advances, he explores how our brain’s evolution turned us into Homo sapiens and beyond. A single mutation is all it takes.
Download or read book History and Collective Memory from the Margins written by Sahana Mukherjee and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2019 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This edited volume brings together interdisciplinary research from diverse fields such as psychology, history, education, and cultural studies to examine the interconnections between collective memory, history, and identity. With research and theoretical examples from around the world, this volume presents both majority and minority, powerful and marginalized perspectives on national representations of history and their various identity-relevant antecedents, meanings, and consequences. Several contributions in this volume highlight the tension between engaging conflicted and negative histories with understanding the nation and the self in the present while other contributions extend this conversation to consider the impact of conflicted histories on future generations. The volume is organized into four parts. Part I highlights emerging theoretical discussions of remembering the past from social identity, intergroup emotion, and sociocultural perspectives. Parts II and III both highlight the bi-directional relationship between how people from various dominant and marginalized groups represent the nation and the consequences for contemporary intergroup relations. These sections highlight how national narratives shape our ideas of who we are, collectively, and how motivations and contemporary identity concerns shape how people engage with the past. To conclude, the book wraps up by discussing intergenerational patterns of collective memory in Part IV. Together, the contributions offer insight into how and why historical events can influence our identity, emotions, relationships, and our motivations to engage with the past"--
Download or read book Summary and Analysis Joseph Jebelli s in Pursuit of Memory the Fight Against Alzheimer s written by Brief Books and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you, or a loved one in Pursuit of Memory? Then Joseph Jebelli's critically acclaimed book, In Pursuit of Memory: The Fight Against Alzheimers, is the perfect pick you for you. This book deals, in detail, how dementia affects the brain, what we have done as a society to prevent and diagnose it, and even the detailed history of the disease that is now known as type 3 diabetes. In this summary and analysis, you'll enjoy: 1. What kind of lifestyle could possibly contribute to Alzheimer's disease.2. What diet is most helpful in preventing the rapid disease.3. The best type of brain training to keep you tip-top.4. And many other things that Joseph recommends to stay mentally alert! Buy your copy of this quick and concise book today!
