Left Brain, Right Brain: Perspectives From Cognitive Neuroscience (Series of Books in Psychology) [Paperback]

Sally P. Springer (Author), Georg Deutsch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0716731118 | ISBN-13: 978-0716731115 | Edition: Fifth Edition

This jargon-free work presents a comprehensive overview of the way mental functions are divided between the left and right sides of the brain. It reviews the historical context from which the field emerged, focusing on behavioural implications, and intergrating new developments in cognitive neuroscience. The authors cover current neuroimaging techniques such as PET, SPECT, EEG and MEG. This edition has been updated to incorporate present thinking within hemispheric asymmetry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 406 pages
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman and Company/Worth Publishers; Fifth Edition edition (September 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0716731118
• ISBN-13: 978-0716731115
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #294,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sally P. Springer, Ph.D., is associate chancellor emerita at the University of California, Davis. She is a psychologist and has more than thirty-five years of experience in higher education as a professor and university administrator.

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19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Independent learning tool, May 2, 2001

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This review is from: Left Brain, Right Brain: Perspectives From Cognitive Neuroscience (Series of Books in Psychology) (Paperback)

This is an excellent book, even for those without background knowledge of the topic. It is thorough, and easy to understand. I was introduced to the topic in my college class, and have learned a great deal more, in detail in this book. This is an excellent selection for students, professionals, and people with a natural interest in the subject.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Independent learning tool, May 2, 2001

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This review is from: Left Brain, Right Brain: Perspectives From Cognitive Neuroscience (Series of Books in Psychology) (Paperback)

This is an excellent book, even for those without background knowledge of the topic. It is thorough, and easy to understand. I was introduced to the topic in my college class, and have learned a great deal more, in detail in this book. This is an excellent selection for students, professionals, and people with a natural interest in the subject.

5.0 out of 5 stars Right Brain/Left Brain, September 4, 2011

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This review is from: Left Brain, Right Brain: Perspectives From Cognitive Neuroscience (Series of Books in Psychology) (Paperback)

as an incurable epileptic, I find this & various other like books very interesting. The right brain & left brain is a lot more interesting & great than we take for granted. In these days, just think of it as better than a computer (Dell for instance). Btw, a lot of popular figures in history had/has it, but the mass media keeps it quiet. Napoleon & Alexander The Great & present sports figures for instance.