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Pieces of Mind

by Corballis, Michael.
Published by : Scribe Publications, (Carlton North :) Physical details: 1 online resource (85 p.) ISBN:9781921942600; 9781921844744.
Subject(s): Brain -- Evolution. | Psychology. | Thought and thinking. | Electronic books.
Year: 2012
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General Collection General Collection Kukum Library
General Stacks 		Non Fiction K 158.1 COR (Browse shelf) 14/325-NS Available 38881

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About the Author; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; 1 Picking up the pieces; 2 Swollen heads; 3 On being upright; 4 Why Italians gesticulate; 5 Lost cousins; 6 Attention!; 7 On being right-or not; 8 Split brain, split mind; 9 About face; 10 My oath; 11 Small talk; 12 Music; 13 Remembrance of (some) things past; 14 About time; 15 Coloured days; 16 I know what you're thinking; 17 Mirror, mirror on the brain; 18 Laughing matters; 19 Telling left from right; 20 The 10 per cent myth; 21 Lies and bullshit; Further reading.

The human mind is arguably the most complex organ in the universe. Modern computers might be faster, and whales might have larger brains, but neither can match the sheer intellect or capacity for creativity that we humans enjoy. In this book, Michael Corballis introduces us to what we've learned about the intricacies of the human brain over the last 50 years. Leading us through behavioural experiments and neuroscience, cognitive theory, and Darwinian evolution with his trademark wit and wisdom, Corballis punctures a few hot-air balloons ('You only use 10 per cent of your brain!' 'Unleash the.

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