The thin bone vault the origin of human intelligence

Author/Creator:: Menger, Fredric M., 1937-
Publication/Creation:: London : Imperial College Press ; Hackensack, NJ : Distributed by World Scientific Publishing, c2009
Resource Type:: Book

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Full Title:: The thin bone vault the origin of human intelligence / Fredric M. Menger

Table of Contents:: CONTENTS; Acknowledgment; Section 1. Evolution; Section 2. The Thin Bone Vault; Section 3. Evolutionary Potential; Section 4. Evolution of Intelligence, an Epigenetic Model; Section 5. Bibliography; Index
Summary:: This book delves into one of the greatest riddles perplexing modern science: "Why are humans so smart?" In a format understandable even by the non-expert, the author investigates the origins of human intelligence, starting with classical Darwinian concepts. Thus, the strengths and beauty of natural selection are presented with many examples taken from natural history. Common criticisms of Darwin, from scientists and non-scientists alike, are confronted and shown to be either inconclusive or outright false.The author then launches into a discussion of human intelligence, the most important feat
Language:: English
Language Note:: English
Physical Type/Description:: 1 online resource (313 p.)
General Note:: Description based upon print version of record.