The Mathematical Brain
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Glue stains on fep.
This compelling work of popular science, The Mathematical Brain, uncovers the intricate neurological foundations of our numerical abilities. It presents a fascinating journey into how humans acquire and process mathematical concepts, from basic counting to complex calculations. Butterworth details the cognitive mechanisms at play, arguing for an innate human capacity for numbers and illustrating how brain injuries can impact these fundamental skills. The narrative maintains an academic yet accessible tone, making complex neuroscience understandable for a broad audience. This insightful volume offers a profound understanding of the brain's remarkable capacity for mathematics.
Author: Brian Butterworth
Format: Hardback
Published: 1999, MACMILLAN
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Glue stains on fep.
This compelling work of popular science, The Mathematical Brain, uncovers the intricate neurological foundations of our numerical abilities. It presents a fascinating journey into how humans acquire and process mathematical concepts, from basic counting to complex calculations. Butterworth details the cognitive mechanisms at play, arguing for an innate human capacity for numbers and illustrating how brain injuries can impact these fundamental skills. The narrative maintains an academic yet accessible tone, making complex neuroscience understandable for a broad audience. This insightful volume offers a profound understanding of the brain's remarkable capacity for mathematics.