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Divided Brains - The Biology and Behaviour of Brain Asymmetries (Hardcover, New) Loot Price: R1,937
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Divided Brains - The Biology and Behaviour of Brain Asymmetries (Hardcover, New): Lesley J. Rogers, Giorgio Vallortigara,...

Divided Brains - The Biology and Behaviour of Brain Asymmetries (Hardcover, New)

Lesley J. Rogers, Giorgio Vallortigara, Richard J. Andrew

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Asymmetry of the brain and behaviour (lateralization) has traditionally been considered unique to humans. However, research has shown that this phenomenon is widespread throughout the vertebrate kingdom and found even in some invertebrate species. A similar basic plan of organisation exists across vertebrates. Summarising the evidence and highlighting research from the last twenty years, the authors discuss lateralization from four perspectives - function, evolution, development and causation - covering a wide range of animals, including humans. The evolution of lateralization is traced from our earliest ancestors, through fish and reptiles to birds and mammals. The benefits of having a divided brain are discussed, as well as the influence of experience on its development. A final chapter discusses outstanding problems and areas for further investigation. Experts in this field, the authors present the latest scientific knowledge clearly and engagingly, making this a valuable tool for anyone interested in the biology and behaviour of brain asymmetries.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: 2013
First published: 2013
Authors: Lesley J. Rogers (Emeritus Professor) • Giorgio Vallortigara • Richard J. Andrew
Dimensions: 235 x 157 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 234
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-1-107-00535-8
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Physiological & neuro-psychology
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Developmental biology
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Neurosciences
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal behaviour
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LSN: 1-107-00535-3
Barcode: 9781107005358

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