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ISBN 13 | 9780199216543 |
ISBN 10 | 0199216541 |
Book Subtitle | From Brain To Culture |
Book Description | Why are humans so clever? The 'Social intelligence' hypothesis explores the idea that this cleverness has evolved through the increasing complexity of social groups. Our ability to understand and control nature is a by-product of our ability to understand the mental states of others and to use this knowledge to co-operate or deceive. These abilities have not emerged out of the blue. They can be found in many social animals that co-operate and compete with one another, birds as well as mammals. This book brings together contributions from an impressive list of authorities in the field, appropriately concluding with |
Language | English |
Author | Nathan Emery |
Edition Number | 1st Edition |
Publication Date | 15-Oct-14 |
Number of Pages | 460 |
Social Intelligence Paperback English by Nathan Emery - 15-Oct-14