Evolutionary Anatomy of the Primate Cerebral Cortex |
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| Editor:
| Falk, Dean
Gibson, Kathleen R. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-08995-1 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $62.99 |
Book Description:
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Much has been learnt in the past 20 years about brain evolution in primates including humans. This state-of-the-art review of primate brain evolution covers not only brain enlargement, but also internal brain organisation, allowing questions about the evolution of intelligence and cognition to be answered. In addition, the book looks to the future regarding both research technology and predictions for ongoing brain evolution in humans, providing its readers with a well-rounded picture...
More DescriptionMuch has been learnt in the past 20 years about brain evolution in primates including humans. This state-of-the-art review of primate brain evolution covers not only brain enlargement, but also internal brain organisation, allowing questions about the evolution of intelligence and cognition to be answered. In addition, the book looks to the future regarding both research technology and predictions for ongoing brain evolution in humans, providing its readers with a well-rounded picture of the current state of research on primate brain evolution.