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The Well-Tuned Brain: Neuroscience and the Life Well Lived
Written by Peter C. Whybrow
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The bestselling author of American Mania, eminent neuroscientist Peter C. Whybrow here addresses overconsumption in modern society. Using personal stories and the latest research, Whybrow illuminates the path toward a sustainable market society of responsible and well-tuned individuals.
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