In this unique approach to the 'Alice' phenomenon of Lewis Carroll, the author makes clear that far from being just an entertaining children's book, the "Wonderland Adventures" are more complex and deeply reflective of Lewis Carroll's character. By making the effort to understand the deeper layers, both children and adults can profit from the master tale by learning to think better and also to have fun.
Bernard M. Patten, MD (Seabrook, TX), now retired, was formerly the chief of the Neuromuscular Disease Division, vice chairman of the Department of Neurology, and attending neurologist at the Baylor College of Medicine. He now lectures in clear thinking, mental gymnastics, logic, and neuroscience at Rice University and the Women's Institute of Houston. Among other books, he is the author of Truth, Knowledge, or Just Plain Bull: How to Tell the Difference and Cruising on the Queen Elizabeth 2: Around the World in 91 Days.
Introduction; Down the Rabbit Hole; The Pool of Tears; A Caucus Race and a Long Tale; The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill; Advice from a Caterpillar; Pig and Pepper; A Mad Tea Party; The Queen's Croquet Ground; The Mock Turtle's Story; The Lobster Quadrille; Who Stole the Tarts?; Alice's Evidence.
"Brian Jenkins once again brings sound judgment and scholarship to perhaps the most difficult issue we will face--the likelihood that terrorists might obtain and use a nuclear weapon. Jenkins shows us how we must confront our fears with thoughtful and diligent action. We can afford to do no less. A must read. " --George Tenet, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency "There are things that rightly terrify us in this world, and Jenkins names them carefully. But fear is also used to control us. Beyond manipulation, this saps our strength and our spirit, leaving us immobilized, not fully human at all. Learning to distinguish the two is the gift of this book." --Bishop Carolyn Tanner Irish, Episcopal Bishop of Utah "The book has a fascinating climax: you are the president, a nuclear explosion has just occurred in Manhattan... This is the one part of the book that I wish to be available to the president and his cabinet and advisors if such an event ever occurs--preferably before it occurs... I hope a copy of Jenkins' book will be in the office of every senior official." --Thomas C. Schelling, Nobel Laureate.
