Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain by Wright, Nicholas
Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain by Wright, Nicholas

Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain

From Dr Nicholas Wright, leading neuroscientist and adviser to the Pentagon, discover the new science behind warfare....
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Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain by Wright, Nicholas

Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain

$48.97
Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain by Wright, Nicholas

Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain

$48.97
Author: Nicholas Wright
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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From Dr Nicholas Wright, leading neuroscientist and adviser to the Pentagon, discover the new science behind warfare.

Why did France lose to the Nazis, despite its defenders having more tanks, troops, and guns? How did we bring peace to Germany after World War Two? How do you know if you can trust an ally? How can we make clearer decisions under pressure?

In Warhead, Nicholas Wright takes us on a fascinating journey through the brain to show us how it shapes our behaviour in conflict and war. Drawing on his work as a neuroscientist, and over a decade advising the Pentagon and the UK Government, Wright reveals that, whether we like it or not, the brain is wired for conflict - in the office or on the battlefield.

With a unique framework that helps explain today's rising tensions and how to defuse them, Warhead brings cutting-edge research to life through battle stories from history. What was it like for a foot soldier at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, or in China's Red Army as it fought to survive and triumph throughout the 1930s and 40s? How could leaders such as World War Two tank commanders, Shaka Zulu, or Winston Churchill see through the fog of conflict, make better decisions, and communicate with those who must carry those decisions out? How will human conflict shape our future technologies?

In an increasingly dangerous world that threatens our values and success, Warhead is an essential read to understand why we fight, lose and win wars. Because self-knowledge is power.

Author: Nicholas Wright
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 10/07/2025
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.12w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781250286871


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/25/2025
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2025

About the Author

DR. NICHOLAS WRIGHT, MRCP, PhD is a neuroscientist who researches the brain, technology and security at University College London, Georgetown University, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC, where he also advises the Pentagon Joint Staff. He works with governments and the private sector. He worked as a neurology doctor in London and Oxford, and has published numerous academic papers, which have been covered by the BBC and New York Times. He has appeared on CNN and the BBC, and regularly contributes to outlets like Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, the Atlantic, and Slate.


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