Isbn: 9780297816393 - how brains think: evolving intelligence, then and now (23 risultati)

Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Overall condition very good. A little sun-fading to front cover.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Arguments between philosophers about what constitutes consciousness or intelligence have proved to be an intellectual dead-end. In contrast, William Calvin, by looking at animal and human intelligence and a wide range of evolutionary evidence, has broken new ground that should help us understand mental illness and illuminate the whole notion of what it is to be a person. This text begins by asking what intelligence is. It then moves on to the "why" of intelligence and the syntax of intelligence - where evidence from chimpanzees is important - before coming to the "how" of intelligence, the cerebral codes and Darwinian processes that operate within seconds to produce intelligent thought and action.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Unmarked text. Recommended reading. Notes. Index. Draws on anthropology, evolutionary biology, linguistics and the neurosciences to argue that consciousness is the result of evolution. 184p.

Condizione: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:029781639X. …

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Arguments between philosophers about what constitutes consciousness or intelligence have proved to be an intellectual dead-end. In contrast, William Calvin, by looking at animal and human intelligence and a wide range of evolutionary evidence, has broken new ground that should help us understand mental illness and illuminate the whole notion of what it is to be a person. This text begins by asking what intelligence is. It then moves on to the "why" of intelligence and the syntax of intelligence - where evidence from chimpanzees is important - before coming to the "how" of intelligence, the cerebral codes and Darwinian processes that operate within seconds to produce intelligent thought and action.…

Condizione: Used: Like New. like new condition. unused. sent next working day from the u/k 0.0.

Soft cover. Condizione: As New. 2nd Edition. W&N 1997 p/b. as new condition, swiftly posted from the u/k Language: eng Language: eng Language: eng.

Second Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dulled and edge-nicked. Bright and clean internally. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; vii, 184 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Intellect. Human information processing. Brain. Psychology, Comparative. Mental Processes. Thought and thinking. PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY. Psychology. 1 Kg.…

Second Edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dulled and edge-nicked. Bright and clean internally. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; vii, 184 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Intellect. Human information processing. Brain. Psychology, Comparative. Mental Processes. Thought and thinking. PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY. Psychology. 1 Kg.…

Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Reprint. 1st edition in the Science Masters series in soft cover format, 8vo, 184pp, card covers; VG+ Copy Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Includes dust jacket. . NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Soft cover. Condizione: New. 1st Edition. New may have slight shelf wear.

1st edition, hardback, large 8vo, 184pp, clean and tight, no inscriptions, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper. ISBN: 029781639X.

Condizione: Good. Paperback, 8vo.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: None Issued. First Edition. 184 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. In This Book, A Leading Neurophysiologist-drawing On Anthropolgy,evolutionary Biology, Linguistics And The Neurosciences-argue That Consciousness Is The Result Of Evolution.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: None Issued. First Edition. 184 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. In This Book, A Leading Neurophysiologist-drawing On Anthropolgy,evolutionary Biology, Linguistics And The Neurosciences-argue That Consciousness Is The Result Of Evolution.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 2nd Impession. Paperback. In this book a leading neurophysiologist - drawing on anthropology, evolutionary biology, linguistics and the neurosciences - argues that consciousness of the result of evolution. Contents: Acknowledgements. What to Do Next. Evolving a Good Guess. The Janitor's Dream. Evolving Intelligent Animals. Syntax as a Foundation of Intelligence. Evolution on-the-Fly. Shaping Up an Intelligent Act from Humble Origins. Prospect for a Superhuman Intelligence. Recommended reading. Notes. Index. 184 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.).…

Soft Cover. Condizione: VG+. Book Club. 8vo. original printed paper wraps (a little rubbed, prev. owner's small address label to foot of first page); pp. [viii], 184, with figures. A near fine copy. The Softback Preview edition.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition.

Large Paper Back. Condizione: Very Good. First Great Britain Edition. pages 184, Mark on cover., in this book a leading neurophysiologist - drawing on anthropology, evolutionary biology, liguistics and the neurosciences - argues that consiousness is the result of evolution. Illustrated Cover.

Condizione: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition.