The Déjà Vu Experience

Anne Cleary's 'The Déjà Vu Experience' synthesizes decades of research into the eerie sensation of déjà vu and offers a scientific account of its causes and implications for memory.

Drawing on experimental studies, clinical observations, and survey data, Cleary examines how familiarity, novelty, and unrecalled memories combine to create the phenomenon.

She also discusses cultural perspectives, variations across the lifespan, and links to neurological conditions.

The book aims to demystify déjà vu while preserving its compelling subjective quality, making complex memory science accessible to general readers.

Throughout, Cleary highlights how studying déjà vu provides a unique window into normal and disrupted memory processes.