In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration

by Shane O'Mara

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In this captivating book, neuroscientist Shane O'Mara invites us to marvel at the benefits walking confers on our bodies and brains, and to appreciate the advantages of this uniquely human skill. From walking's evolutionary origins, traced back millions of years to life forms on the ocean floor, to new findings from cutting-edge research, he reveals how the brain and nervous system give us the ability to balance, weave through a crowded city, and...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0393652084

ISBN13:9780393652086

Release Date:May 2020

Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company

Length:224 Pages

Weight:0.78 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"

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