Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson
Altered Traits
Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body
Avery, 2017
What's inside?
Simple mindfulness techniques can help you lower stress and improve your mood – that’s just for starters.
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The Dalai Lama challenged authors Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson to examine yogis scientifically, and to report to a broad audience, if these traditionally spiritual methods might help others. The two friends undertook a decades-long personal and scientific quest in the growing field of contemplative neuroscience. Their findings will intrigue science buffs and the meditation-curious alike.
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About the Authors
Daniel Goleman, PhD, is a psychologist and best-selling author of emotional intelligence books and Richard J. Davidson, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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