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A Symphony in the Brain: The Evolution of the New Brain Wave Biofeedback

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Imagine a procedure versatile enough to treat epilepsy, autism, attention deficit disorder, addictions, and depression with no drugs or side effects; to bring patients out of vegetative states; and to improve everything from golf scores to opera singers' voices. These are only some of the claims made for neurofeedback, a controversial but effective treatment that is revolutionizing the way an incredibly diverse range of medical and psychological conditions are treated. In A Symphony in the Brain, Jim Robbins traces the fascinating, untold story of the development of neurofeedback, from its discovery by a small corps of research psychologists, to its growing application across the country and around the world, to present battles for acceptance in the conservative medical world. Offering a wealth of powerful case studies, accessible scientific explanations, and dramatic personal accounts, Robbins journeys through a remarkable field, which he brings to the public eye for the first time.
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Customers find the book provides an enlightening introduction to neurofeedback. They describe it as an interesting read and helpful for research purposes. The writing style is described as well-written and engaging, with no heavy science mumbo jumbo.

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Customers find the book a good introduction to neurofeedback. They find it well-written and engaging, providing a deep understanding of brain waves and helpful for research purposes. The book is full of encouraging information about the power of our brains. The author provides thorough research on the history of neurofeedback and life-changing concepts.

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  • Mitchell Small
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Background of the Developement of Neurofeedback
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2001
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    While this is not a clinical manual for the use of Neurofeedback, Jim Robbins does expect his readers to be intelligent. This in itself is quite a departure from a lot of other books on the topic. The author does provide enough information for a person being exposed to the concepts of Neurofeedback for the first time to follow the technical aspects of the work. Robbins traces the scientific roots of Neurofeedback (NF), from Pavlov to today, while showing that as a science, it has matured beyond the shortcut to Nirvana it was touted as in the early years of its use. Through biographies of the modern founders of Neurofeedback and actual case histories of successful uses of NF in treating a variety of disorders, Robbins tries to show the serious side of Neurofeedback.
    The book also touched me personally. I and another family member have ADD / ADHD and are using NF to control our symptoms. I started reading the book looking for more information on the actual process. I found this book is the start of the road in learning about Neurofeedback and would consider it essential reading for anyone interested in how NF may be used. I was left with the feeling of promise that NF holds for the future of medicine.
    Robins also delves into some of the more controversial aspects of NF, including the use of NF to enhance our everyday lives and open our minds. This is the aspect that gave NF a bad reputation early on and Robbins mentions it, but does not heavily promote it. He presents it in the spirit that NF may have a place beyond purely clinical uses.
    Overall, the book is well balanced and Robbins does a credible job of promoting the useful aspects of Neurofeedback while maintaining the proper distance from the fringe groups that gave NF such a bad reputation that conventional medicine still does not give the field the respect it deserves.
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  • Laura De Giorgio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Introduction to Neurofeedback
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2006
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    The book is very-well written and easy to read. It is a lovely introduction to neurofeedback. The book presents history of neurofeedback, applications with focus mostly on the clinical side, with many interesting anecdotal stories where neurofeedback helped people who suffered from epilepsy, alcohol addiction and attention deficit disorder. There is some mention of the use of neurofeedback for personal improvement, peak performance and spiritual growth.

    There are many factors that influence one's wellbeing and performance and it is not suggested that neurofeedback is a panacea - however, it has helped many people and there is no reason why not incorporate it with other treatments either for healing or for self-improvement. Different people have experienced different results and the only way to find out how it would work for a particular person or for a particular problem is to try it out.

    Most neurotherapy practitioners seem to be using neurofeedback anyway in conjunction with other modalities from traditional medicine to alternative therapies - hypnosis, nutrition, counselling, etc, and it seems that in many cases a combination of different modalities brings about the best results.
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  • Breakfast Winner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprising Page Turner
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2012
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    The way I felt about this book is something like when your friends ask you if you're hungry, and, after thinking about it, you casually nod. Then, right as you see your meal coming out to you, you become ravenously hungry and devour every bite with vigor and enthusiasm. From the very first page, a passionate desire to continue reading made itself very apparent to me. I could not put this down!

    Not only is the book structured in a way that inspired curiosity and the constant "Hmmm" and "Go on..." in your mind, but the author seems to write eloquently yet conversationally. Clearly, he put a lot of research into the topic, spent a good deal of time digesting it, then did what he does best: write. I was genuinely surprised to be so obsessively wrapped up in a book. I finished this within a day or two. How interesting the material was positively consumed me and satisfied my thirst only once I finished the book. He wrapped it up very nicely, and now, I'll talk animatedly about this book to anyone who will listen.

    Some background on the type of person I am that this interested me so much: I am a college student currently studying Mechanical and Biomedical engineering, and have a profound interest in neuroscience and epilepsy. However, I am 100% certain that I would be fascinated with this book if I was studying anything else, and this author presents the subject matter in a way that anyone can understand and relate to. One of the best things I did with my summer, and as much a revelation to me in my life as some of the deeply philosophical novels I have read before.
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  • Javier Samano
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buena introducción
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 6, 2020
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    menos técnico que otros libros en el tema, eso es bueno para comenzar en el tema del neurofeedback
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  • Gaby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Revolucionario
    Reviewed in Spain on June 11, 2018
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    Una sinfonía en el cerebro nos lleva a través de la historia y el desarrollo del neurofeedback desde su creación hasta las últimas tecnologías disponibles. La última tendencia en el área del neurofeedback es aportar retroalimentación al cerebro para que éste pueda auto-regularse a si mismo. En este sentido, es lamentable que el autor no experimentó con la única modalidad que trabaja basándose en este concepto de sabiduría intrínseca del cerebro de auto-regularse basado en neuro-dinámica no linear como lo es el NeurOptimal. Lo único que hace es describirla brevemente a través de testimonios, a pesar de haber probado prácticamente el resto de las modalidades antes de escribir sobre ellas para dar una opinión e información basado en experiencia propia. De todas formas, es un libro excelente con información revolucionaria que hoy en día es conocimiento común en ciertos círculos.
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  • Luca Passoli
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great journey into a powerful, until now-dismissed, therapeutic tool
    Reviewed in Italy on August 21, 2017
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    Scritto in maniera chiara e intrigante. L'autore racconta le storie delle persone (non per forza terapeuti!) - e dei loro clienti - dietro all'evoluzione di una tecnica degna di attenzione clinica. Sicuramente interessante per un pubblico esperto.
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  • JRL
    4.0 out of 5 stars All in the head?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2016
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    A very interesting review of the history of neurofeedback therapy/brain training. Robbins sets out his stall from page 1, in favour of neurofeedback, but doesn't shy away from the debate around it, nor from passing dispassionate comment about some of the personalities involved . There isn't robust research evidence backing up the anecdotal observed positive effects, and over the years much alternative/New Age chatter has surrounded the field given the claims made for it by some of its practitioners. Nevertheless there is a large body of practitioners, some of whom have been using the techniques (brainwave reading and training) for decades. Robbins makes perfectly clear that neurofeedback threatens the established medical and pharmaceutical interests at theoretical, control and business levels, to which he attributes most of their hostility to it. Fans of neurofeedback do seem partial to conspiracy theories and the further shores of the reasonable, if Robbins' pen portraits are anything to go by, so the standoff will no doubt run and run. But as Robbins points out the medical establishment works with all sorts of practices that are not scientifically proven or even provable - reflexology, acupuncture, psychotherapy etc - but these do not threaten the money making end of the business. If only a portion of the supposed benefits of neurofeedback are borne out - better sleep, reduced anxiety, enhanced wellbeing, reduced symptoms of ADHD etc - it's worth a look. Robbins is a long established science journalist and has been looking into neurofeedback for nearly 20 years. So he knows how to write engaging copy for the lay person, and knows his stuff. A very good book for anyone who wishes to gain an understanding of this developing field of brain training.
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  • Keith McL
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book But Very Outdated
    Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2021
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    This book covers a lot of scientific history leading up to the development of EEGs. In that regard it is a worthwhile read. And there are lots of good examples of how EEG technology is changing lives for the better.

    However, "A symphony in the Brain" was published in 2008. A lot has changed in that time. Emotive, Muse and other devices have come down in price.

    Robbins needs to do a major revision because EEG technology has evolved way past where he left off.
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