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Williams, David, 1951–
The trickster brain : neuroscience, evolution, and narrative / David Williams.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-7391-4397-1 (cloth : alk. paper)—ISBN 978-0-7391-4399-5 (electronic)
1. Tricksters. 2. Brain—Folklore. 3. Brain—Evolution. 4. Human evolution. 5. Neurosciences. I. Title.
GR524.W55 2012
612.8'2—dc23
2012007786
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