Divided brains : the biology and behaviour of brain asymmetries / Lesley J. Rogers, Giorgio Vallortigara, Richard J. Andrew.

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Rogers, Lesley J [author.]

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Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Cambrige : Cambridge University Press, 2013Description: 1 online resourceContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9781139624916
1139624911
9780511793899
0511793898
9781139615617
1139615610
9781139611893
1139611895
9781139621199
113962119X
9781283943673
1283943670
0521183049
9780521183048

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Divided brains.DDC classification:

612.8/2 23

LOC classification:

QP385.5

NLM classification:

WL 335

Other classification:

42.63
SCI070000

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Contents:

Introduction -- Function -- Evolution -- Development -- Causation -- Applications and future directions.

Summary: "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"--Provided by publisher.

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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"--Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Function -- Evolution -- Development -- Causation -- Applications and future directions.

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