As human beings, we value our individuality, yet we know that we live in continuous relationships with others who play a significant role in regulating our emotional and social behavior. This interdependence is a reality of our existence, and we are just beginning to understand that we have evolved as social creatures with interconnected brain and biological structures. The human brain is a social organ, and to fully understand human nature, we must understand not only how we exist as whole persons with others, but also how our brains exist in relationships with other brains.
The first edition of this book examined critical questions of interpersonal neurobiology—that the brain is a social organ built through experience—using moving cases from the author's years of clinical experience. Sketches of the brain and elegant explanations of social neuroscience were combined with emerging findings from the research literature to bring neuroscience into the stories of our lives.
The new edition of this book organizes recent, rich research and presents its exciting conclusions, reflecting major advances in social neuroscience. The understanding of mirror neurons and their significance for human relationships continues to expand and is explored here. Additionally, this edition reflects the gradual shift from individual brain structures to functional neural systems—a significant and necessary step forward.
This book offers readers a deeper appreciation of how and why relationships have the power to reshape our brains throughout our lives.
Pages: 656, Year of Publication: 0430, Dimensions: 16.5x16.5cm
