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Why are we who we are-and where are we headed? In The Rise and Fall of the Human Mind, neurologist and Yale-affiliated professor Martin Jan Stransky, M.D. delivers a sweeping, provocative, and profoundly readable journey into the past, present, and uncertain future of our greatest organ: the human brain. From the Big Bang to artificial intelligence, from tribal bonding to digital addiction, Dr. Stransky draws on cutting-edge neuroscience, evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, and even quantum theory to explain the staggering ascent of the human mind-and the emerging forces that now threaten to unravel it. In this compelling and richly illustrated work, you''ll explore: The astonishing 14-billion-year journey from atoms to neurons How our brains evolved to prioritize survival, emotion, and reward Why we are irrational thinkers with hidden biases-and how we decide How memory is created, distorted, and manipulated The impact of language, culture, and group identity on cognition How technology is reshaping attention, parenting, education, and selfhood The looming neurological and societal risks of social media, AI, and digitized life Dr. Stransky doesn''t just explain how the mind works-he dares to ask if it''s now beginning to fail. With clarity, wit, and urgency, The Rise and Fall of the Human Mind invites readers to see themselves-and our civilization-in a radical new light. Essential reading for anyone curious about the human condition, this book blends hard science with philosophical insight to deliver a message that is both hopeful and deeply alarming. Second edition

This classic text, one of the true anchors of our clinical genetics publishing program, covers over 700 different genetic syndromes involving the head and neck, and it has established itself as the definitive, comprehensive work on the subject. The discussion covers the phenotype spectrum, epidemiology, mode of inheritance, pathogenesis, and clinical profile of each condition, all of which is accompanied by a wealth of illustrations. The authors are recognized leaders in the field, and their vast knowledge and strong clinical judgment will help readers make sense of this complex and burgeoning field. Dr. Gorlin retires as editor in this edition and co-editor Raoul Hennekam takes over. Dr. Hennekam is regarded as one of the top dysmorphologists--and indeed one of the top clinical geneticists--in the world. Judith Allanson is new to the book but is a veteran OUP author and a widely respected geneticist, and Ian Krantz at Penn is a rising star in the field. Dr. Gorlin''s name has always been closely associated with the book, and it has now become part of the title. As in all fields of genetics, there has been an explosion in the genetics of dysmorphology syndromes, and the author has undertaken a complete updating of all chapters in light of the discoveries of the Human Genome Project and other ongoing advances, with some chapters requiring complete rewriting. Additional material has been added both in terms of new syndromes and in updating information on existing syndromes. The book will appeal to clinical geneticists, pediatricians, neurologists, head and neck surgeons, otolarynologists, and dentists. The 4th edition, which published in 2001, has sold 2,600 copies.