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The Unique Animal:

The Origin, Nature & Consequences of Human Intelligence
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Prytaneum Press, 1981 - Psychology - 336 pages

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I had all these good intentions to write a thorough review when I finished the book, but here it is three months later and I have forgotten enough of the book that I can't do it justice. Anyway, Don ... Read full review

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Contents

The Intelligent Animal
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Language 11
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HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
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TitleThe Unique Animal: The Origin, Nature & Consequences of Human Intelligence
AuthorDon D. Davis
Edition2, illustrated
PublisherPrytaneum Press, 1981
Original fromthe University of Michigan
Digitized1 Oct 2008
ISBN0907152023, 9780907152026
Length336 pages
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Psychology / General
Science / Life Sciences / Evolution
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