No longer viewed as a characteristic unique to humans, brain lateralization is considered a key property of most, if not all, vertebrates. This field of study p

This book explores afresh the long-standing interest, and emphasis on, the `special' capacities of primates. Some of the recent discoveries of the higher cognit

This book explores afresh the long-standing interest, and emphasis on, the special' capacities of primates. Some of the recent discoveries of the higher cogniti

Functional lateralization in the human brain was first identified in the classic observations by Broca in the 19th century. Only one hundred years later, howeve

Discusses brain asymmetry from four perspectives - function, evolution, development and causation - covering a wide range of species, including humans.