Michael C. Corballis
Left Brain, Right Brain: Facts and Fantasies
University of Auckland
handedness brain asymmetry widely regarded unique humans associated complementary functions leftbrain specialization language logic rightbrain specialization creativity intuition fact asymmetries widespread among animals support gradual evolution asymmetrical functions language tool use handedness brain asymmetry inborn partial genetic control although gene genes responsible well established cognitive emotional difficulties sometimes associated departures norm righthandedness leftbrain language dominance often absence asymmetries reversal