Soul Made Flesh

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Soul Made Flesh is a historical science book by Carl Zimmer that explores the birth of modern neuroscience through the 17th-century discovery of the brain’s role in thought and consciousness.

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instanceOf book
history of science book
author Carl Zimmer NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
describes early brain dissections
emergence of experimental method in medicine
transition from humoral theory to brain-centered models of mind
exploresConcept material basis of thought
mind-body relationship
soul
featuresInstitution Royal Society NERFINISHED
featuresPerson Christopher Wren NERFINISHED
John Locke NERFINISHED
Robert Boyle NERFINISHED
Thomas Willis NERFINISHED
focusesOn development of modern neuroscience
discovery of the brain’s role in thought
scientific revolution in England
genre history of science
popular science
hasFormat print
language English
mainSubject 17th-century science
anatomy
brain
consciousness
history of neuroscience
physiology
narrativeStyle narrative non-fiction
publisher Free Press NERFINISHED
settingLocation London, England
surface form: London

Oxford NERFINISHED
subjectArea history
neuroscience
philosophy of mind
targetAudience general audience
readers interested in science history
timePeriodCovered 17th century

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Carl Zimmer notableWork Soul Made Flesh