Parrington, John

Mind Shift: How culture transformed the human brain

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ISBN 13:
9780198801634
author:
Parrington, John
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
544
Dimensions:
24.3 x 16.3 x 4.6 centimeters (0
Genre:
Science, Biology, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£26.06

Description

The human brain's exceptional mental capacities are a result of its unique structure and function. This remarkable ability has enabled us to create art, music, literature, and explore the universe. However, when our minds become disordered, they can also lead to despair. Recent research on the human brain reveals striking differences in its molecular and cellular structure compared to other animals. John Parrington argues that these differences were driven by tool use, particularly the development of language. The complex social interaction brought by language opened up shared conceptual worlds, enriched with rhythmic sounds and images, which enabled modern humans to rapidly surpass all other species. This transformation led to an exceptional human consciousness, shaped by our brain biology and the social and cultural environment in which we grew up. Our minds are unique even among identical twins, resulting from this plastic brain that is exquisitely shaped and tuned by its surroundings.

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