Die Geburt des Bewusstseins

This non-fiction book provides a clear, engaging, and vivid insight into the specifics of early childhood development and the consequences of disturbances and malformations of the brain during different phases: before, during, and after birth. Swedish pediatrician Hugo Lagercrantz offers popular scientific explanations of early brain development and combines them with clinical aspects. He illustrates how the child's brain develops in newborns and infants, explaining the emergence of certain disorders. Lagercrantz describes exciting new findings about pain and stress in the unborn and clarifies the consciousness of newborns. This book is for anyone interested in the child’s brain, whether professionally or out of personal interest.