The social brain : evolution and pathology /

Provides an inter-disciplinary exploration of the development of social cognition in humans and looks at the psychiatric implications when these processes go awry. The resulting brain disorders or psychopathologies can manifest in various forms such as autism, schizophrenia, delusional disorders, af...

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Other Authors: Brüne, Martin, Ribbert, Hedda, 1961-, Schiefenhövel, Wulf, 1943-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, England : Wiley, ©2003.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Provides an inter-disciplinary exploration of the development of social cognition in humans and looks at the psychiatric implications when these processes go awry. The resulting brain disorders or psychopathologies can manifest in various forms such as autism, schizophrenia, delusional disorders, affective disorders (bipolar disease), and borderline personality disorders of old age (dementia). There is increasing interest in what determines our social awareness and behaviour and essentially this book applies "theory of mind" to psychiatry and psychopathology. With contributions from leading authorities in the field, this will be a standard reference for years to come.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 457 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0470867221
9780470867228
1280555998
9781280555992
0470849606
9780470849606