The Symbolic Species by Terrence W Deacon
Informing these insights is a new understanding of how Darwinian processes underlie the brain's development and function as well as its evolution. In contrast to much contemporary neuroscience that treats the brain as no more or less than a computer, Deacon provides a new clarity of vision into the mechanism of mind. It injects a renewed sense of adventure into the experience of being human.
"This superb and innovative look at the evolution of language could only have been written by one person. . Terrence Deacon. An extraordinary achievement!
" -- David Pilbeam, Professor of Anthropology, Harvard University
"Essential reading for anyone interested in what makes us human." -- Merlin Donald, Professor of Psychology, Queens University, Ontario
" -- David Pilbeam, Professor of Anthropology, Harvard University
"Essential reading for anyone interested in what makes us human." -- Merlin Donald, Professor of Psychology, Queens University, Ontario
Terrence W. Deacon is a professor of biological anthropology and neuroscience and the chair of anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley. The author of The Symbolic Species and Incomplete Nature, he lives near Berkeley, California.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393317541 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393317544 |
| Title | The Symbolic Species |
| Author | Terrence W Deacon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 1998-04-22 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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