Neural Darwinism : the theory of neuronal group selection
Bibliographic Collection:
Anthropogeny
Publication Type: Book
Authors: Edelman, Gerald M
Year of Publication: 1987
Number of Pages: xxii, 371 p., [1] folded leaf of plates
Publisher: Basic Books
City: New York
Publication Language: eng
ISBN Number: 0465049346
Keywords: Brain, Natural selection, Neural circuitry, Neurons, Perception, Selection (Genetics)
Abstract:
One of the nation's leading neuroscientists presents a radically new view of the function of the brain and the nervous system. Its central idea is that the nervous system in each individual operates as a selective system resembling natural selection in evolution, but operating by different mechanisms. This far-ranging theory of brain functions is bound to stimulate renewed discussion of such philosophical issues as the mind-body problem, the origins of knowledge and the perceptual bases of language. Notes and Index.
Notes:
Gerald M. Edelmanill. (some col.) ; 24 cmIncludes index
Label: 1987
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