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The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World

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The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western WorldA pioneering exploration of the differences between the brain's right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history, and culture "Persuasively argues that our society is suffering from the consequences of an over dominant left hemisphere losing touch with its natural regulative 'master' the right. Brilliant and disturbing." Salley Vickers, a Guardian Best Book of the Year This pioneering account sets out to understand the structure of the

A pioneering exploration of the differences between the brain's right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history, and culture

"Persuasively argues that our society is suffering from the consequences of an over-dominant left hemisphere losing touch with its natural regulative 'master' the right. Brilliant and disturbing."--Salley Vickers, a Guardian Best Book of the Year

This pioneering account sets out to understand the structure of the human brain--the place where mind meets matter. Until recently, the left hemisphere of our brain has been seen as the 'rational' side, the superior partner to the right. But is this distinction true?
Drawing on a vast body of experimental research, Iain McGilchrist argues while our left brain makes for a wonderful servant, it is a very poor master. As he shows, it is the right side which is the more reliable and insightful. Without it, our world would be mechanistic - stripped of depth, colour and value.
"One of the few contemporary works deserving classic status."--Nicholas Shakespeare, The Times
"A profound examination."--Philip Pullman

"Clear, penetrating, lively, thorough and fascinating. . . . I couldn't put it down."--Mary Midgley, The Guardian



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 03/26/2019
ISBN: 9780300245929
Pages: 616
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.60w x 1.60d
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Lowell, US
★★★★★ 2
Nice but runs small
Size: 7 Big Kid, Color: Navy
The sandals are nice and not to hard or flimsy but they are cut very small.
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Solid Kids Sandals, Overpriced Like Most Kids Shoes 🌞
Size: 11 Little Kid, Color: Brown, Size: 11 Little Kid, Color: Brown
My son hasn’t worn these yet since it’s December in Indiana and sandals + snow obviously don’t mix. 😂 So this review is based on first impressions rather than long term wear. That said, these seem wider than a lot of typical kids’ sandals, which I REALLY appreciate since we tend to have wider feet in our family. #hobbitfeet The quality feels pretty decent overall. They’re described as lightweight, and while they’re not insanely lightweight, they do have enough weight to feel semi-sturdy and not flimsy or cheap. I like the style and color, and I think they’ll work well for my son once warmer weather hits. My main complaint is the price. At just under $24 at the time of this review, it feels a little high for kids’ sandals and for what these are. I really feel like $20 MAX would make more sense. Kids shoes are almost always priced like adult shoes, even though they clearly use less material, and that’s hard for me to understand and wrap my mind around. Overall, these seem solid for daily wear, I just wish the price was a bit more reasonable and affordable.
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Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
Great basic and timeless design
Size: 12 Little Kid, Color: Brown
These sandals are a great find! They’re super easy to get on and off thanks to the Velcro straps, which is a huge win for little ones learning to be more independent. The fit is adjustable and secure, so they stay in place well during all kinds of play. The cork-style footbed is comfortable and gives good support, and the overall design feels sturdy enough to handle everyday wear. They’re lightweight but still durable, and have held up really well so far. They also have a classic, versatile look that goes with just about everything, perfect for summer outfits. Overall, a reliable, comfortable sandal that’s great for active kids. Would definitely buy again!
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★★★★★ 5
Great option for boys or girls
Size: 13 Little Kid, Color: Black, Size: 13 Little Kid, Color: Black
This is really more of a unisex option for a sandal. I have sandals that look like this, and both of my children have worn this style. I ordered these for my daughter, with the plan to pass them down to my son if they're not too worn when she outgrows them. The style is very minimalistic, so it goes with lots of outfits. All the straps are easily adjustable, so you can get a good fit. I would say the length is true to size, but the width is maybe a bit wide. Nevertheless, the adjustable straps really help them fit well. They feel really sturdy and I appreciate that the sole has cushion to it. My daughter has worn these every day since I got them out of the closet and they're holding up well.
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Velcro strap non durable.
Size: 10.5 Little Kid, Color: Oltremare
The Velcro strap stop working after using the shoes for only less than 2 month.
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