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The evolution of intelligent systems = how molecules became minds /

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	The evolution of intelligent systems/ Ken Richardson.
Reminder of title:	how molecules became minds /
Author:	Richardson, Ken.
Published:	Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ;Palgrave Macmillan, : c2010.,
Description:	1 online resource (ix, 234 p.) :ill. :
Subject:	Brain - Evolution. -
Online resource:	An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information
ISBN:	9780230299245 (electronic bk.)

The evolution of intelligent systems = how molecules became minds /
Richardson, Ken.

The evolution of intelligent systemshow molecules became minds /[electronic resource] :Ken Richardson. - Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ;Palgrave Macmillan,c2010. - 1 online resource (ix, 234 p.) :ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why so complex? -- Fit for what? -- Intelligent life -- Bodily intelligence -- Evolution of development -- Intelligent eye and brain -- From neurons to cognition -- Cognitive functions -- Social intelligence -- Intelligent humans.

How did we get from unconscious material forces to the dazzling intricacy of the human mind? Standard evolutionary theory has not provided us with a continuous picture of that long emergence. In consequence, psychological theories remain highly fragmented, without deeper roots or foundations, while the general public either remain confused, or invoke miracles or the hand of an intelligent designer. This book provides new concepts from dynamic systems theory, and the new evolutionary synthesis, to present a comprehensive overview of the evolution of cognition. It combines ideas about complexity and environmental structure to highlight the emergence of intelligent systems very early in evolution. Intelligent systems came to dominate evolution through increasing complexity, including cell signalling, epigenetics, developmental systems, behaviour, brain and cognitive systems, to culminate in the human cognitive and other mental systems. This volume has fundamental implications for psychological theory and our understanding of humanity.

ISBN: 9780230299245 (electronic bk.)

Standard No.: 9786612999437

Source: 410351Palgrave Macmillanhttp://www.palgraveconnect.comSubjects--Topical Terms:

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Brain
--Evolution.Index Terms--Genre/Form:

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Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: QP376 / .R476 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 612.8/2

National Library of Medicine Call No.: 2011 A-797

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