New Frontiers in Mirror Neurons ResearchPier Francesco Ferrari, Giacomo Rizzolatti The discovery of mirror neurons caused a revolution in neuroscience and psychology. Nevertheless, because of their profound impact within life sciences, mirror neuron are still the subject of numerous debates concerning their origins and their functions. With more than 20 years of research in this area, it is timely to synthesise the expanding literature on this topic. New Frontiers in Mirror Neurons provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in mirror neurons research - accessible both to experts and to non-experts. In the book, leading scholars draw on the latest research to examine methodological approaches, theoretical implications, and the latest findings on mirror neurons research. A broad range of topics are covered within the book: basic findings and new concepts in action-perception theory, functional properties and evolution, development, and clinical implications. In particular, the last two sections of the book outline the importance of the plasticity and development of the mirror neuron system. This knowledge will be key in future research for helping us understand possible disorders associated with impairments in the mirror neurons system, as well as in helping us design new therapeutic tools for interventions within the field of neurodevelopmental disorders and in neurorehabilitation. New Frontiers in Mirror Neurons is an exciting new work for neuroscientists, psychologists, and philosophers of mind. |
Contents
1 The neuroanatomy of the mirror neuron system | 3 |
2 The role of mirror neurons in goal coding and intention understanding | 23 |
3 New properties of F5 mirror neurons and their implications for response selection | 39 |
4 Magnetoencephalography studies of action observation | 58 |
Challenges and solutions | 72 |
6 Neural underpinnings of anticipatory action simulation and perception in expert brains | 91 |
Comparative functional imaging studies suggest multiple systems | 116 |
8 On gesture and speech | 138 |
13 Relating the ontogeny and function of mirror neurons to perceptual learning and inference | 245 |
14 The mirror neuron system and the mu rhythm | 256 |
15 On the development of the mirror neuron system | 274 |
16 Neonatal imitation and its sensorimotor mechanism | 296 |
17 Mirroring and the ontogeny of social cognition | 315 |
18 The space of mirrors | 331 |
19 Schizophrenia bodily selves and embodied simulation | 348 |
20 The use of action observation treatment to restore motor function in patients with neurological disorders | 366 |
9 The chimpanzee mirror system and the evolution of frontoparietal circuits for action observation and social learning | 153 |
A neural interface for learned vocal communication | 182 |
11 Mirrors match minds | 198 |
12 Epigenetic regulation of mirror neuron development and related evolutionary hypotheses | 222 |
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New Frontiers in Mirror Neurons Research Pier Francesco Ferrari,Giacomo Rizzolatti Limited preview - 2015 |
New Frontiers in Mirror Neurons Research Pier Francesco Ferrari,Giacomo Rizzolatti Limited preview - 2015 |