What Counts: How Every Brain Is Hardwired for Math - Hardcover

Butterworth, Brian

 
9780684854175: What Counts: How Every Brain Is Hardwired for Math

Synopsis

Though he admits to not being particularly good at math, Butterworth (cognitive neuropsychology, U. College, London), the founder of the Mathematical Cognition journal, contends that we all possess an inherent "numerosity" sense developed to different degrees of course. The author bases his case on empirical research and historical speculation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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About the Author

Brian Butterworth is Professor of Cognitive Neuropsychology in the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College in London. In 1993 he launched the scientific journal Mathematical Cognition, which publishes studies on the psychology and neuropsychology of numbers. He lives in London.

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