Humans have always been fascinated by their origins, and the evolutionary development of the human brain is of particular interest as one's intellectual, emotional, and cultural capacities are considered to be unique among animals. This book brings together a group of eminent scientists from the fields of psychology, anthropology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology. Their views provide a starting point for a debate based on the most recent scientific data relating to the evolutionary origins of the human brain. This book is divided into four main parts: the anatomy of the brain, its geneti ... More

Humans have always been fascinated by their origins, and the evolutionary development of the human brain is of particular interest as one's intellectual, emotional, and cultural capacities are considered to be unique among animals. This book brings together a group of eminent scientists from the fields of psychology, anthropology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology. Their views provide a starting point for a debate based on the most recent scientific data relating to the evolutionary origins of the human brain. This book is divided into four main parts: the anatomy of the brain, its genetics, culture, and intelligence.