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OverviewHow could something as seemingly transcendental as the human mind have arisen from far simpler material beginnings? This book provides a comprehensive overview of evolution from pre-life and early life forms through increasing complexity to advanced cognitive systems using a new framework based on dynamic systems theory. Full Product DetailsAuthor: K. RichardsonPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.440kg ISBN: 9780230252493ISBN 10: 0230252494 Pages: 234 Publication Date: 20 October 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Why so Complex? Fit for What? Intelligent Life Bodily Intelligence Evolution of Development Intelligent Eye and Brain From Neurons to Cognition Cognitive Functions Social Intelligence Intelligent Humans Notes and ReferencesReviewsAuthor InformationKEN RICHARDSON was formerly Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Human Development and Learning, The Open University, UK (now retired). He has a wide experience in researching and teaching in brain biology, cognitive sciences and human development. He has published around 100 journal papers and is author of Understanding Psychology; Understanding Intelligence; Origins of Human Potential: Evolution, Development and Psychology; Models of Cognitive Development and The Making of Intelligence. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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