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APES, MONKEYS, CHILDREN, AND THE GROWTH OF MIND (THE By Juan Carlos Gomez *NEW*
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- ISBN-10
- 0674022394
- Book Title
- Apes, Monkeys, Children, and the Growth of Mind (The Developing
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- 9780674022393
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Harvard University Press
ISBN-10
0674022394
ISBN-13
9780674022393
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63717842
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Publication Name
Apes, Monkeys, Children, and the Growth of Mind
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Subject
Animal & Comparative Psychology, Developmental / Child, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Developmental / General, Life Sciences / Zoology / Primatology
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science, Psychology
Series
The Developing Child Ser.
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
13 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
[Gomez] aims to learn about our human minds, both how they originated and what their nature is, by looking at experimental studies with other primates. The book is a delightfully dense account of a wide range of such studies. This exploration into the historical and evolutionary heritage of the last great mystery'e"the human mind'e"is enlightening, informative, and simply a wonderful reminder of how complex evolutionary variation really is., [Gomez] aims to learn about our human minds, both how they originated and what their nature is, by looking at experimental studies with other primates. The book is a delightfully dense account of a wide range of such studies. This exploration into the historical and evolutionary heritage of the last great mysterythe human mindis enlightening, informative, and simply a wonderful reminder of how complex evolutionary variation really is., Juan Carlos Gmez's working thesis in Apes, Monkeys, Children, and the Growth of Mind is that 'our minds are part of a wider evolutionary pattern discernible in the minds of other primates'. He aims to learn about our human minds, both how they originated and what their nature is, by looking at experimental studies with other primates. The book is a delightfully dense account of a wide range of such studies. This exploration into the historical and evolutionary heritage of the last great mystery-the human mind-is enlightening, informative, and simply a wonderful reminder of how complex evolutionary variation really is... The author should be lauded for his attempts to examine such difficult topics-the nature and origin of the human mind is difficult enough to approach, and an evolutionary perspective that approaches the topic through cognitive ethology was much needed. This review of the literature fills an important gap while being wonderfully engaging and informative. However, in a book ostensibly written to show our very fundamental connection with other primates on an evolutionary continuum, it instead serves to show not just the unique character of human experience and action, but the similarly unique character of a dozen other primate species, both far and near to us on the evolutionary tree. It opens up new questions in many areas, which, philosophically speaking, is a job well done., This is an important book that brings together information not otherwise readily available in concise form. Students and investigators interested in the origins of cognition will benefit from [it]., Amazing progress has been made in the past few years in the study of primate cognition. Juan Carlos Gmez documents this progress in a masterful and beautifully written book that will delight expert and novice alike., Juan Carlos Gorméz'e(tm)s working thesis in Apes, Monkeys, Children, and the Growth of Mind is that 'eoeour minds are part of a wider evolutionary pattern discernible in the minds of other primates'e. He aims to learn about our human minds, both how they originated and what their nature is, by looking at experimental studies with other primates. The book is a delightfully dense account of a wide range of such studies. This exploration into the historical and evolutionary heritage ofthe last great mystery'e"the human mind'e" is enlightening, informative, and simply a wonderful reminder of how complex evolutionary variation really is...The author should be lauded for his attempts to examine such difficult topics'e"the nature and origin of the human mind is difficult enough to approach, and an evolutionary perspective that approaches the topic through cognitive ethology was much needed. This review of the literature fills an important gap while being wonderfully engaging and informative. However, in a book ostensibly written to show our very fundamental connection with other primates on an evolutionary continuum, it instead serves to show not just the unique character of human experience and action, but the similarly unique character of a dozen other primate species, both far and near to us on the evolutionary tree. It opens up new questions in many areas, which, philosophically speaking, is a job well done., Juan Carlos Gormézs working thesis in Apes, Monkeys, Children, and the Growth of Mind is that our minds are part of a wider evolutionary pattern discernible in the minds of other primates . He aims to learn about our human minds, both how they originated and what their nature is, by looking at experimental studies with other primates. The book is a delightfully dense account of a wide range of such studies. This exploration into the historical and evolutionary heritage ofthe last great mystery-the human mind- is enlightening, informative, and simply a wonderful reminder of how complex evolutionary variation really is...The author should be lauded for his attempts to examine such difficult topics-the nature and origin of the human mind is difficult enough to approach, and an evolutionary perspective that approaches the topic through cognitive ethology was much needed. This review of the literature fills an important gap while being wonderfully engaging and informative. However, in a book ostensibly written to show our very fundamental connection with other primates on an evolutionary continuum, it instead serves to show not just the unique character of human experience and action, but the similarly unique character of a dozen other primate species, both far and near to us on the evolutionary tree. It opens up new questions in many areas, which, philosophically speaking, is a job well done., Amazing progress has been made in the past few years in the study of primate cognition. Juan Carlos Gomez documents this progress in a masterful and beautifully written book that will delight expert and novice alike., Juan Carlos Gorm z's working thesis in Apes, Monkeys, Children, and the Growth of Mind is that "our minds are part of a wider evolutionary pattern discernible in the minds of other primates". He aims to learn about our human minds, both how they originated and what their nature is, by looking at experimental studies with other primates. The book is a delightfully dense account of a wide range of such studies. This exploration into the historical and evolutionary heritage ofthe last great mystery-the human mind- is enlightening, informative, and simply a wonderful reminder of how complex evolutionary variation really is...The author should be lauded for his attempts to examine such difficult topics-the nature and origin of the human mind is difficult enough to approach, and an evolutionary perspective that approaches the topic through cognitive ethology was much needed. This review of the literature fills an important gap while being wonderfully engaging and informative. However, in a book ostensibly written to show our very fundamental connection with other primates on an evolutionary continuum, it instead serves to show not just the unique character of human experience and action, but the similarly unique character of a dozen other primate species, both far and near to us on the evolutionary tree. It opens up new questions in many areas, which, philosophically speaking, is a job well done., Juan Carlos GormÉz's working thesis in Apes, Monkeys, Children, and the Growth of Mind is that "our minds are part of a wider evolutionary pattern discernible in the minds of other primates". He aims to learn about our human minds, both how they originated and what their nature is, by looking at experimental studies with other primates. The book is a delightfully dense account of a wide range of such studies. This exploration into the historical and evolutionary heritage ofthe last great mystery-the human mind- is enlightening, informative, and simply a wonderful reminder of how complex evolutionary variation really is...The author should be lauded for his attempts to examine such difficult topics-the nature and origin of the human mind is difficult enough to approach, and an evolutionary perspective that approaches the topic through cognitive ethology was much needed. This review of the literature fills an important gap while being wonderfully engaging and informative. However, in a book ostensibly written to show our very fundamental connection with other primates on an evolutionary continuum, it instead serves to show not just the unique character of human experience and action, but the similarly unique character of a dozen other primate species, both far and near to us on the evolutionary tree. It opens up new questions in many areas, which, philosophically speaking, is a job well done.
Series Volume Number
47
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
156.5
Synopsis
In this fascinating introduction to primate minds, Gómez identifies evolutionary resemblances--and differences--between human children and other primates. He argues that primate minds are best understood not as fixed collections of specialized cognitive capacities, but instead as a range of abilities that can surpass their original adaptations., What can the study of young monkeys and apes tell us about the minds of young humans? In this fascinating introduction to the study of primate minds, Juan Carlos G mez identifies evolutionary resemblances--and differences--between human children and other primates. He argues that primate minds are best understood not as fixed collections of specialized cognitive capacities, but more dynamically, as a range of abilities that can surpass their original adaptations. In a lively overview of a distinguished body of cognitive developmental research among nonhuman primates, G mez looks at knowledge of the physical world, causal reasoning (including the chimpanzee-like errors that human children make), and the contentious subjects of ape language, theory of mind, and imitation. Attempts to teach language to chimpanzees, as well as studies of the quality of some primate vocal communication in the wild, make a powerful case that primates have a natural capacity for relatively sophisticated communication, and considerable power to learn when humans teach them. G mez concludes that for all cognitive psychology's interest in perception, information processing, and reasoning, some essential functions of mental life are based on ideas that cannot be explicitly articulated. Nonhuman and human primates alike rely on implicit knowledge. Studying nonhuman primates helps us to understand this perplexing aspect of all primate minds., What can the study of young monkeys and apes tell us about the minds of young humans? In this fascinating introduction to the study of primate minds, Juan Carlos Gómez identifies evolutionary resemblances--and differences--between human children and other primates. He argues that primate minds are best understood not as fixed collections of specialized cognitive capacities, but more dynamically, as a range of abilities that can surpass their original adaptations. In a lively overview of a distinguished body of cognitive developmental research among nonhuman primates, Gómez looks at knowledge of the physical world, causal reasoning (including the chimpanzee-like errors that human children make), and the contentious subjects of ape language, theory of mind, and imitation. Attempts to teach language to chimpanzees, as well as studies of the quality of some primate vocal communication in the wild, make a powerful case that primates have a natural capacity for relatively sophisticated communication, and considerable power to learn when humans teach them. Gómez concludes that for all cognitive psychology's interest in perception, information processing, and reasoning, some essential functions of mental life are based on ideas that cannot be explicitly articulated. Nonhuman and human primates alike rely on implicit knowledge. Studying nonhuman primates helps us to understand this perplexing aspect of all primate minds.
LC Classification Number
QL785
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- 7***b (1967)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseVery informative reading, thank you
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- l***k (55)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook was in excellent condition.