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Very Short Tour of the Mind
Michael C. Corballis
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Description for Very Short Tour of the Mind
Paperback. A journey through our mental landscape Num Pages: 112 pages, 5. BIC Classification: JMR; PDZ; PSAJ; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 203 x 7. Weight in Grams: 102.
Leading us through cognitive theory, neuroscience and Darwinian evolution with his trademark wit and wisdom, Michael Corballis explains what we know and don't know about our minds. How do we know if we're really the top dogs in brain power? Does our creativity stem solely from the right brain? From language to standing upright, composing music to lying, he uncovers our most common misconceptions and the fascinating habits and abilities that make us human. 'We're fortunate to have Corballis as our learned and charming guide on this all-too-short tour of the human mind' ... Read more
Leading us through cognitive theory, neuroscience and Darwinian evolution with his trademark wit and wisdom, Michael Corballis explains what we know and don't know about our minds. How do we know if we're really the top dogs in brain power? Does our creativity stem solely from the right brain? From language to standing upright, composing music to lying, he uncovers our most common misconceptions and the fascinating habits and abilities that make us human. 'We're fortunate to have Corballis as our learned and charming guide on this all-too-short tour of the human mind' ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780715647479
SKU
V9780715647479
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About Michael C. Corballis
Michael Corballis is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Auckland. His other publications include From Hand to Mouth: The Origins of Language and The Recursive Mind: The Origins of Human Language, Thought and Civilization.
Reviews for Very Short Tour of the Mind
'A wonderful, witty and lovely read. Corballis's writing kept me smiling all the way through.'
Maryse Lassonde, Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Montreal 'We're fortunate to have Corballis as our learned and charming guide on this all-too-short tour of the human mind.'
Steven Pinker 'In A Very Short Tour of the Mind, Michael Corballis addresses ... Read more
Maryse Lassonde, Canada Research Chair in Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Montreal 'We're fortunate to have Corballis as our learned and charming guide on this all-too-short tour of the human mind.'
Steven Pinker 'In A Very Short Tour of the Mind, Michael Corballis addresses ... Read more