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The Imprinted Brain: How Genes Set the Balance Between Autism and Psychosis,Used
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The Imprinted Brain sets out a radical new theory of the mind and mental illness based on the recent discovery of genomic imprinting. Imprinted genes are those from one parent that, in that parent's interest, are expressed in an offspring rather than the diametrically opposed genes from the other parent. For example, a higher birth weight may represent the dominance of the father's genes in leading to a healthy child, whereas a lower birth weight is beneficial to the mother's immediate wellbeing, and the imprint of the mother's genes will result in a smaller baby. According to this view, a win for the father's genes may result in autism, whereas one for the mother's may result in psychosis. A state of equilibrium normality is the most likely outcome, with a nowin situation of balanced expression. Imprinted genes typically produce symptoms that are opposites of each other, and the author uses psychiatric case material to show how many of the symptoms of psychosis can be shown to be the mental mirrorimages of those of autism.Combining psychiatry with insights from modern genetics and cognitive science, Christopher Badcock explains the fascinating imprinted brain theory to the reader in a thorough but accessible way. This new theory casts some intriguing new light on other topics as diverse as the nature of genius, the appeal of detective fiction, and the successes and failures of psychoanalysis.This thoughtprovoking book is a mustread for anyone with an interest in autism, psychiatry, cognitive science or psychology in general.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theory presented in 'The Imprinted Brain'? A: 'The Imprinted Brain' presents a theory that explores how genomic imprinting influences the balance between autism and psychosis, suggesting that the expression of certain genes from one parent can lead to different mental health outcomes.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Imprinted Brain'? A: The author of 'The Imprinted Brain' is Christopher Badcock, who combines insights from psychiatry, genetics, and cognitive science to explain the imprinted brain theory.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Imprinted Brain'? A: 'The Imprinted Brain' was published on May 15, 2009.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Imprinted Brain'? A: 'The Imprinted Brain' contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What kind of condition is the book in? A: 'The Imprinted Brain' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Imprinted Brain' have? A: 'The Imprinted Brain' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'The Imprinted Brain' suitable for readers interested in psychology? A: Yes, 'The Imprinted Brain' is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in psychology, autism, psychiatry, and cognitive science.
- Q: What are the key features of 'The Imprinted Brain'? A: Key features of 'The Imprinted Brain' include its exploration of genomic imprinting, psychiatric case studies, and its thorough yet accessible explanation of complex theories.
- Q: What category does 'The Imprinted Brain' fall under? A: 'The Imprinted Brain' is categorized under Schizophrenia.
- Q: Does 'The Imprinted Brain' include illustrations? A: 'The Imprinted Brain' is noted as an illustrated edition.