The Encultured Brain
An Introduction to Neuroanthropology
$70.86
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
30 January 2015
Summary
Basic concepts and case studies from an emerging field that investigates human capacities and pathologies at the intersection of brain and culture.The brain and the nervous system are our most cultural organs. Our nervous system is especially immature at birth, our brain disproportionately small in relation to its adult size and open to cultural sculpting at multiple levels. Recognizing this, the new field of neuroanthropology places the brain at the center of discussions about human nature a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262527491 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0262527499 |
| Author: | Daniel H. Lende, Greg Downey, Katherine C. MacKinnon, Agustín Fuentes, M. Cameron Hay, Katja Pettinen, Kathryn Bouskill, Benjamin Campbell |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 30 January 2015 |
| Weight: | 622g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 22mm |
| Series: | The Encultured Brain |
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Critics Review
The Encultured Brain is recommended for social scientists interested in incorporating neurological approaches into their research or how advances in neuroscience are relevant to social anthropology. The book is also recommended for social scientists who are skeptical of brain-based approaches as it will help them better appreciate what neuroanthropology is and what it has to offer. Social and cultural anthropology can benefit from, and make significant contributions to, the exciting advances being made in neuroscience. The Encultured Brain outlines the basic theory and methodology that will allow anthropologists to participate in these advances that are becoming increasingly influential in the scientific community.
* Australian Journal of Anthropology *About The Author
Daniel H. Lende
Daniel H. Lende is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida.Greg Downey is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at Macquarie University, Sydney.Daniel H. Lende is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida.Greg Downey is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at Macquarie University, Sydney.Greg Downey is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at Macquarie University, Sydney.Daniel H. Lende is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida.Greg Downey is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at Macquarie University, Sydney.Daniel H. Lende is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida.Greg Downey is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at Macquarie University, Sydney.Daniel H. Lende is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida.Daniel H. Lende is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida.Greg Downey is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at Macquarie University, Sydney.
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