O'Connor, M. R.

"At once far flung and intimate, a fascinating look at how finding our way make us human . . . 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, Alzheimer's 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"--Provided by publisher.

"In a world dominated by people and rapid climate change, species large and small are increasingly vulnerable to extinction. In 'Resurrection Science,' journalist M. R. O'Connor explores the extreme measures scientists are taking to try and save them"--Dust jacket.