{"title":"Yvan Prkachin","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of Yvan Prkachin, an author who seamlessly bridges the gap between science and human connection. Prkachin's work, notably \u003cem\u003eWired Together\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to explore the intricate tapestry of how technology and natural science intersect with our daily lives. With a keen ability to articulate complex ideas in an accessible manner, Prkachin offers a fresh perspective that appeals to both science enthusiasts and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis books are categorised under Science \u0026amp; Nature, capturing the essence of how technological advancements continually reshape our understanding of the natural world and human relationships. Yvan Prkachin's exploration is not just about facts and theories; it's a narrative of curiosity and insight, designed to engage and educate. Dive into Prkachin's collection to experience a captivating journey that challenges conventional thinking while celebrating the wonder of science in the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wired-together-by-yvan-prkachin-9780226845463","title":"Wired Together","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamines the role of an influential neurological institute in shaping a new, interdisciplinary science—neuroscience—and advancing it worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWired Together\u003c\/em\u003e explains the rise of neuroscience by tracing the history of the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) and the men and women who transformed it into neuroscience's most innovative and productive research site. Opened by neurosurgeon Wilder Penfield in 1934, the MNI pioneered the surgical treatment of epilepsy and transformed the operating theatre into a new kind of scientific laboratory for investigating the functions of the brain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than that, the MNI became a crucial site for forming new interdisciplinary practices. These involved, as Yvan Prkachin puts it, wiring together new assemblies of physicians, surgeons, and scientists into a growing network that made possible the emergence of an interdisciplinary science of the brain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWired Together\u003c\/em\u003e also traces how the MNI and its network of scientists spread this new interdisciplinary neuroscience to the rest of the world. Prkachin uncovers the surprising history of some of the most important neuroscientific organisations, discoveries, theories, and instruments from their beginnings in Montreal through the complex international networks of the post-war sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn doing so, he tells the stories of the most crucial and least understood characters from early neuroscience—such as Brenda Milner, Donald Hebb, Herbert Jasper, Molly Harrower, and David Hubel—as well as the surprising origins of scientific practices and ideas like sensory deprivation, multiple forms of memory, and artificial neural networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031929503980,"sku":"9780226845463","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20682913482268.jpg?v=1764151977"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/yvan-prkachin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}