The Thin Bone Vault : The Origin of Human Intelligence
Fredric M. Menger
Bok Engelsk 2009 · Electronic books.
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| Utgitt | Singapore : : World Scientific Publishing Company, , 2009.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (313 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - CONTENTS; Acknowledgment; Section 1. Evolution; Section 2. The Thin Bone Vault; Section 3. Evolutionary Potential; Section 4. Evolution of Intelligence, an Epigenetic Model; Section 5. Bibliography; Index. - This book delves into one of the greatest riddles perplexing modern science: "Why are humans so smart?" In a format understandable even by the non-expert, the author investigates the origins of human intelligence, starting with classical Darwinian concepts. Thus, the strengths and beauty of natural selection are presented with many examples taken from natural history. Common criticisms of Darwin, from scientists and non-scientists alike, are confronted and shown to be either inconclusive or outright false.The author then launches into a discussion of human intelligence, the most important feat
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| Emner | Anatomy
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Biological Evolution Biological Phenomena Vis mer... Biological Processes
Brain Central Nervous System Genetic Phenomena Genetic Processes Intelligence Nervous System Personality Phenomena and Processes Psychiatry and Psychology Brain --Evolution. Human evolution. Intellect. Evolusjon : (NO-TrBIB)REAL013414 Health & Biological Sciences Hjernen - Evolusjon Human Anatomy & Physiology Intelligens : (NO-TrBIB)REAL002789 Mennesket - Intelligens Neuroscience |
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| ISBN | 1848163363. - 9781848163362
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