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

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

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Product Description
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 (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #573,792 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	resles_1_ (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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.

9 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Left Brain, Right Brain, December 3, 2000

By A Customer

Right from the start, this book fascinated me. The authors write in a clear and concise manner that is both easy to understand and interesting; it's simply filled with data and concepts and I would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in neuroscience.