Left Brain, Right Brain: Perspectives From Cognitive Neuroscience

by Sally P. Springer, George Deutsch

This jargon-free work presents a comprehensive overview of the way mental functions are divided between the left and right sides of the brain. It reviews the historical context from which the field emerged, focusing on behavioural implications, and intergrating new developments in cognitive neuroscience. The authors cover current neuroimaging techniques such as PET, SPECT, EEG and MEG. This edition has been updated to incorporate present thinking within hemispheric asymmetry.

Genres: Psychology, Science, Nonfiction, Neuroscience, Brain

406 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1950

Reviews

[MaryKay Keller]

It's been a few years however it was a keeper still on my bookshelf.

[Chris M.]

Overall, a very good read about the differences in brain hemispheres and how they relate to cognitive neuroscience. A major portion of the book was spent on a historical narrative about the origins of neuroscience

[Dominika Potępa]

in pl

[Esme]

My brain could not comprehend this mid semester

[Alen]

First, I'd like to say I paid $.25 for this book. I would've paid $30 for the amusing knowledge I've learned from it. This book served as a biological complement to other books I've read on body language and human behavior. I particularly enjoyed the chapters on lateral eye movements and cognitive activity. It was quite obvious when I had conversations with friends who are engineers and friends who are of the creative and artistic nature. Another memorable chapter talks about pathology and the hemispheres, specifically the neglect syndrome. what a nightmare!

The author also makes clear that many of their conclusions are based on observations and unpublished knowledge. A science which is hard to observe and experiment, much like any other emerging theories.

[Michelle]

I want to read "Left Brain: Perspectives from cognitivve Neuroscience (Series of Books in Psychology) because I am intested in the whole Left and Right brain thing.

[Kevin]

Read in 1984. Not my favorite area of science - life sciences - but this was informative and enjoyable.

[Asrar Alhazza]

It's really good. You will be surprised by many information that has, which is related to our brains.

[Tony]

A great introduction to the topic of neuroscience / neuropsychology. Very understandable