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• Title:Human : the science behind what makes us unique / Michael S. Gazzaniga.
  
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• Author/Creator:Gazzaniga, Michael S.
  
• Published/Created:New York : Ecco, ©2008.
  

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  • Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
    
  • Call Number: WL103.5 .G39 2008
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Cognitive neuroscience--Popular works.
  Neuropsychology--Popular works.
  Brain--Evolution--Popular works.
  Human beings.
  Consciousness.
  
• Edition:1st ed.
  
• Description:xii, 447 p. ; 24 cm.
  
• Summary:One of the world's leading neuroscientists explores how best to understand the human condition by examining the biological, psychological, and highly social nature of our species within the social context of our lives. In Human, Gazzaniga explores a number of related issues, including what makes human brains unique, the importance of language and art in defining the human condition, the nature of human consciousness, and even artificial intelligence.
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9780060892883 (cloth)
  0060892889 (cloth)
  
• Contents:Pt. 1. Basics of Human Life
  1. Are Human Brains Unique?
  2. Would a Chimp Make a Good Date?
  Pt. 2. Navigating the Social World
  3. Big Brains and Expanding Social Relationships
  4. Moral Compass Within
  5. I Feel Your Pain
  Pt. 3. Glory of Being Human
  6. What's Up With the Arts?
  7. We All Act Like Dualists: The Converter Function
  8. Is Anybody There?
  Pt. 4. Beyond Current Constraints
  9. Who Needs Flesh?