Mirroring People: The Science of Empathy and How We Connect with Others, Paperback/Marco Iacoboni

Includes a new Afterword by the Author What accounts for our remarkable ability to get inside another person's head--to know what he or she is thinking and feeling? Marco Iacoboni, a leading neuroscientist, explains the groundbreaking research into mirror neurons, the "smart cells" in our brain that allow us to understand others. From imitation to morality, from political affiliations to consumer choices, mirror neurons are relevant to myriad aspects of social cognition. Mirroring People is the first book for the general reader on this revolutionary new science. About the Author: MARCO IACOBONI 's research has been covered by newspapers around the country, and he has appeared on ABC Good Morning America , the CBS Early Show , and NPR Morning Edition , among other TV and radio programs.