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Wayfinding : the science and mystery of how humans navigate the world

by M. R. O'Connor

An exploration of the history and science of human navigation, from traditional wayfinding techniques to the neurological functions of the hippocampus. It examines how spatial orientation is linked to memory, evolution, and brain health.

Accession 14764 ISBN 9781250096968 Publisher St. Martin's Press
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