The hidden brain how our unconscious minds elect presidents, control markets, wage wars, and save our lives

From a "Washington Post" columnist comes an original and deeply engaging investigation into the role of the hidden brain--the parts of the mind concealed from conscious awareness but responsible for controlling decision making.

Main Author: Vedantam, Shankar.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Spiegel & Grau, 2010.
Edition: 1st ed.
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Summary: From a "Washington Post" columnist comes an original and deeply engaging investigation into the role of the hidden brain--the parts of the mind concealed from conscious awareness but responsible for controlling decision making.
Physical Description: x, 270 p. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9780385525213 (alk. paper)
0385525214 (alk. paper)
Author Notes: Shankar Vedantam is a national correspondent and columnist for the Washington Post and a 2009 Neimann Fellow.  He lives in Washington, DC.