Navigating - Böcker

What with consciousness and perception, memory and dementia, altered mental states and Artificial Intelligence, the modern landscape of brain science is an extraordinary place to explore. But how are you expected to navigate the complexities of this mysterious marvel?Navigating the Brain provides the map you need to start exploring seriously big ideas. A wealth of provocative questions prompt ‘short cut’ answers written by an expert author, with each one the setting-off point for instructions to help you plot your path through the maze of the mind.With ‘one-stop’ graphics signposting a memorable idea for each topic, and ‘route map’ glossaries explaining key terms and their connections, Navigating the Brain is your expert guide to understanding the world of wonders cradled within your skull.

What with evolution and extinction, food chains and keystone species, rewilding and regeneration, the modern landscape of biodiversity is a vital place to explore. But how are you expected to navigate the science and significance of this complex world? Navigating Biodiversity provides you with the map you need to start exploring seriously big ideas.A wealth of provocative questions prompt ‘short cut’ answers written by experts in their field, with each one the setting-off point for instructions to help you plot your path through the biosphere. With ‘one-stop’ graphics visualizing a memorable study or idea for each topic, and ‘route map’ glossaries explaining key terms and their connections, Navigating Biodiversity is your expert guide to understanding the biology, history, taxonomy and extraordinary diversity of life on Earth; and what is being done to confront the many threats that it faces.

From freedom of speech to censorship, populism and protest, social media and conspiracies, the modern landscape of democracy is a crowded, contested, and often confusing place. Navigating Democracy provides the map you need to start exploring some of the big ideas that shape societies today. Provocative questions prompt concise answers written by an expert author, each one serving as the starting point to chart a course through the promises and paradoxes of democratic life. With ‘one-stop’ graphics signposting memorable ideas for each topic, and ‘route map’ glossaries explaining key terms and their connections, this is your expert guide to discovering whether democracy is the ultimate safeguard of freedom—or a fragile system forever at risk of breaking down.