The Lab Rat Chronicles: A Neuroscientist Reveals Life Lessons from the Planet's Most Successful Mammals

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Lab Rat Chronicles: A Neuroscientist Reveals Life Lessons from the Planet's Most Successful Mammals
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kelly Lambert
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:310
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 140
Category/GenrePopular science
ISBN/Barcode 9780399536632
ClassificationsDewey:599.352
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Perigee Books,U.S.
Publication Date 7 June 2011
Publication Country United States

Description

What does the lowly laboratory rat have to teach about being human? To behavioural neuroscientist Kelly Lambert, a whole lot. Her 25-year career conducting experiments that involve rats has led her to a somewhat surprising conclusion: through their adaptive life strategies, these unassuming and sometimes even reviled little rodents demonstrate the central secrets of how humans can lead successful lives. Generous with fascinating findings and quirky observations and informed by the passion of a researcher at the top of her game, Lambert sheds light on rats - and humans.