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Wayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World,New
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At once far flung and intimate, a fascinating look at how finding our way make us human.'A marvel of storytelling.' Kirkus (Starred Review)In this compelling narrative, O'Connor seeks out neuroscientists, anthropologists and master navigators to understand how navigation ultimately gave us our humanity. Biologists have been trying to solve the mystery of how organisms have the ability to migrate and orient with such precisionespecially since our own adventurous ancestors spread across the world without maps or instruments. O'Connor goes to the Arctic, the Australian bush and the South Pacific to talk to masters of their environment who seek to preserve their traditions at a time when anyone can use a GPS to navigate.OConnor explores the neurological basis of spatial orientation within the hippocampus. Without it, people inhabit a dream state, becoming amnesiacs incapable of finding their way, recalling the past, or imagining the future. Studies have shown that the more we exercise our cognitive mapping skills, the greater the grey matter and health of our hippocampus. O'Connor talks to scientists studying how atrophy in the hippocampus is associated with afflictions such as impaired memory, dementia, Alzheimers Disease, depression and PTSD.Wayfinding is a captivating book that charts how our species' profound capacity for exploration, memory and storytelling results in topophilia, the love of place.'O'Connor talked to just the right people in just the right places, and her narrative is a marvel of storytelling on its own merits, erudite but lightly worn. There are many reasons why people should make efforts to improve their geographical literacy, and O'Connor hits on many in this excellent bookdevouring it makes for a good start.' Kirkus Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Wayfinding'? A: 'Wayfinding' explores the science and mystery of human navigation, examining how our ability to find our way shapes our humanity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Wayfinding'? A: The author of 'Wayfinding' is M. R. O'Connor.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about navigation? A: 'Wayfinding' offers insights from neuroscientists, anthropologists, and master navigators, discussing the neurological basis of spatial orientation.
- Q: Is 'Wayfinding' a hardcover book? A: Yes, 'Wayfinding' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Wayfinding' have? A: 'Wayfinding' has a total of 368 pages.
- Q: When was 'Wayfinding' published? A: 'Wayfinding' was published on April 30, 2019.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from 'Wayfinding'? A: 'Wayfinding' is ideal for readers interested in biology, neuroscience, and the cultural aspects of navigation and memory.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of GPS on navigation skills? A: Yes, 'Wayfinding' discusses how reliance on GPS technology may affect our traditional navigation skills.
- Q: What accolades has 'Wayfinding' received? A: 'Wayfinding' has been praised by Kirkus Reviews, noted for its storytelling and insightful exploration of navigation.
- Q: Is 'Wayfinding' the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Wayfinding'.