Evolution of Memory Systems
Author
Elisabeth A. Murray (National Institute Of Mental Health In Bethesda, Maryland, Head Of The Laboratory
, Steven P. Wise (National Institute Of Mental Health In Bethesda, Maryland, Former Chief Of The Laboratory
, Kim S. Graham (University Of Cardiff, University Of Cardiff, Professor Of Cognitive Neuroscience)
The Evolution of Memory Systems sets out a bold and exciting new theory about memory. It proposes that several memory systems arose during evolution and that they did so for the same general reason: to transcend problems and exploit opportunities encountered by specific ancestors at particular times and places in the distant past.