The evolution of lateral asymmetries, language, tool use, and intellect
On the cutting edge of neuropsychology and cognitive science, this book investigates lateral asymmetries in the human brain and contrasts these with asymmetries in invertebrates, primitive vertebrates, rats, birds, mammals and primates. Ten illustrated chapters present asymmetries in lower life forms, progress to hominoids and hominids, and discuss how such asymmetries are responsible for the development of langage, upright posture, tool use, intelligence and self-awareness in humans. Regarded as experts in their field, the authors have already received much acclaim for their previous books.Asymmetries to the level of the lower vertebrates -- Asymmetries in birds -- Asymmetries in rats and mice -- Asymmetries in nonprimate mammals -- Asymmetries in primates : manual asymmetries -- Asymmetries in primates : cognitive asymmetries and asymmetries in brain morphology -- Hominoids and hominids : the evolution of Homo -- Culture, tool use, and art -- Brain, language, intellect, and the evolution of the self
1940John L. Bradshaw, Lesley J. Rogersill. ; 24 cm
