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The Symbolic Species: The Coevolution of Language and the Brain,Used
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A work of enormous breadth, likely to pleasantly surprise both general readers and experts.'New York Times Book Review This revolutionary book provides fresh answers to longstanding questions of human origins and consciousness. Drawing on his breakthrough research in comparative neuroscience, Terrence Deacon offers a wealth of insights into the significance of symbolic thinking: from the coevolutionary exchange between language and brains over two million years of hominid evolution to the ethical repercussions that followed man's newfound access to other people's thoughts and emotions.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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Symbolic Species' about? A: 'The Symbolic Species: The Co-evolution of Language and the Brain' explores the relationship between language and human brain development, offering insights into human origins and consciousness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Terrence W. Deacon, who is known for his research in comparative neuroscience.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Symbolic Species' is a paperback.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 528 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Symbolic Species' published? A: 'The Symbolic Species' was published on April 17, 1998.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Child Psychology.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is designed to appeal to both general readers and experts, providing a broad range of insights.
- Q: What are the main themes of the book? A: The main themes include the co-evolution of language and the brain, symbolic thinking, and the ethical implications of understanding others' thoughts and emotions.
- Q: Does this book contain any illustrations or figures? A: The book primarily focuses on text and does not emphasize illustrations or figures.
- Q: What makes this book different from other neuroscience texts? A: Deacon's work offers a novel perspective by linking Darwinian processes to brain development, contrasting with traditional views of the brain as a mere computer.