Mirror neurons and the evolution of brain and language /

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Imprint:Amsterdam ; Philadelphia, Pa. : John Benjamins Pub., ©2002.
Description:1 online resource (vii, 390 pages) : illustrations.
Language:English
Series:Advances in consciousness research, 1381-589X ; 42
Advances in consciousness research ; 42.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11144889
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Other authors / contributors:Stamenov, Maksim.
Gallese, Vittorio.
ISBN:9789027297082
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Notes:Selected contributions to the symposium on "Mirror neurons and the evolution of brain and language" held on July 5-8, 2000 in Delmenhorst, Germany.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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Summary:The emergence of language, social intelligence, and tool development are what made homo sapiens sapiens differentiate itself from all other biological species in the world. The use of language and the management of social and instrumental skills imply an awareness of intention and the consideration that one faces another individual with an attitude analogical to that of one's own. The metaphor of 'mirror' aptly comes to mind. Recent investigations have shown that the human ability to 'mirror' other's actions originates in the brain at a much deeper level than phenomenal awareness. A new class o.
Other form:Print version: Mirror neurons and the evolution of brain and language. Amsterdam ; Philadelphia, Pa. : John Benjamins Pub., ©2002