The Mathematical Brain by Brian Butterworth

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The Mathematical Brain by Brian Butterworth

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Summary

First published in 1999, this book revolutionizes our understanding of the extraordinary world of numbers. Why are some people so good, and others so bad, at numbers? Butterworth argues that our genes contain instructions for building a mathematical brain and this is why, without benefit of teaching, humans are born to count.

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The Mathematical Brain by Brian Butterworth

First published in 1999, this book revolutionizes our understanding of the extraordinary world of numbers. Why are some people so good, and others so bad, at numbers? Butterworth argues that our genes contain instructions for building a mathematical brain and this is why, without benefit of teaching, humans are born to count.

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Brian Butterworth is Emeritus Professor of cognitive neuropsychology at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, UK.

　

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ISBN 13 9780333735275
ISBN 10 0333735277
Title The Mathematical Brain
Author Brian Butterworth
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Year published 1999-04-23
Number of pages 480
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.