Divided brains
Subtitle: the biology and behaviour of brain asymmetries
By: Lesley J. Rogers, Giorgio Vallortigara, Richard J. Andrew
Contributors: Vallortigara, Giorgio; Andrew, Richard John, 1932-
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Cambrige, [England]; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 229
ISBN-13: 9781107005358
Subjects: Anatomy; Brain; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / General; Duality; Cerebral dominance
Description: "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"--

"The Biology and Behaviour of Brain Asymmetries 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"--
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: List of illustrations; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Function; 3. Evolution; 4. Development; 5. Causation; 6. Applications and future directions; References; Index.