In this remarkably clear and fascinating work, the noted scientist and writer Isaac Asimov investigates just how the human brain organizes and controls the total functioning of the individual. Magnificently illustrated with the line drawings of Anthony Ravielli, The Human Brain is intended as a companion book to the authors preceding volume, The Human Body.

Asimov deals not only with the physical structure of the two giant cerebral hemispheres which distinguish us from other animal life, but with the brains great potential, the full extent of which we have yet to explore. The functioning of hormones, glands, the nervous system, our senses and reflexesall controlled by the brainare explained with the clarity for which this author is noted. This superior companion volume deserves to stand on your library shelf alongside The Human Body.The Saturday Review