Allen Lane, 2020, Hardcover, Book Condition: Good, Dust Jacket Condition: Good, Unstated
A ground-breaking new argument about the link between autism and ingenuity Why can humans alone invent? In this book, psychologist and world renowned autism expert Simon Baron-Cohen puts forward a bold new theory- because we can identify patterns, specifically if-and-then patterns. And he argues that the genes for this unique ability overlap with the genes for autism. From the first musical instrument to the agricultural, industrial and digital revolutions, Baron-Cohen shows how this unique ability has driven human progress for 70,000 years. By linking one of our greatest human strengths with a condition that is so often misunderstood, The Pattern Seekers challenges us to think differently about those who think differently. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 230 pages. There are remnants of old price label(s) on the rear cover. Dust Jacket has some shelf-wear,some marking, rubbing as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumpig to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Psychology & Psychiatry; ISBN: 0241242185. ISBN/EAN: 9780241242186. Inventory No: 53094.
A ground-breaking new argument about the link between autism and ingenuity Why can humans alone invent? In this book, psychologist and world renowned autism expert Simon Baron-Cohen puts forward a bold new theory- because we can identify patterns, specifically if-and-then patterns. And he argues that the genes for this unique ability overlap with the genes for autism. From the first musical instrument to the agricultural, industrial and digital revolutions, Baron-Cohen shows how this unique ability has driven human progress for 70,000 years. By linking one of our greatest human strengths with a condition that is so often misunderstood, The Pattern Seekers challenges us to think differently about those who think differently. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 230 pages. There are remnants of old price label(s) on the rear cover. Dust Jacket has some shelf-wear,some marking, rubbing as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Covers have some shelf-wear as well as some bumpig to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Psychology & Psychiatry; ISBN: 0241242185. ISBN/EAN: 9780241242186. Inventory No: 53094.