The Number Sense by Stanislas Dehaene
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The Number Sense
The Number Sense
Summary
This text provides an overview of how numbers and calculation are processed in the human brain. The author sheds light on the unique abilities of idiot savants and mathematical geniuses, sex differences in arithmetics and the pros and cons of electronic calculator usage.
The Number Sense Summary
Table of Contents
Part 1 Our numerical heritage: talented and gifted animals; babies who count; the adult number line. Part 2 Beyond approximation: the language of numbers; small heads for big calculations; geniuses and prodigies. Part 3 Of neurons and numbers: losing number sense; the computing brain; what is a number?
Additional information
GOR001534252
9780140261349
0140261346
The Number Sense by Stanislas Dehaene
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
1999-03-04
288
N/A
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