by Carl Sagan
First published 1979
Broca's Brain examines the human mind's capacity for scientific achievement. Vivid details bring to life Sagan's exploration of fields like astronomy, neuroscience, and archaeology. Readers witness the eureka moments and frustrations that drive great thinkers. Sagan shows how our ability to reason, imagine, and perceive the world shapes our understanding of it. At its heart, this book celebrates the power of human curiosity to uncover the secrets of the universe. Fans of popular science writers like Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Bryson will appreciate Sagan's engaging, accessible style.
Genres: biography, neuroscience, brain, popular-science, non-fiction, astronomy, history-of-medicine, academic
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-setting, educational-nonfiction
Paperback · Random House USA Inc