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Modern and Ancient Cities Faced the Same Problems (w/ Monica L. Smith), Ear Dominance


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Learn about the similarities between problems facing ancient and modern cities from author Monica L. Smith, an archaeologist and professor in the department of anthropology at UCLA. You’ll also learn about whether you have a dominant ear.

Get your copy of “Cities: The First 6,000 Years” on Amazon: https://amazon.com

Additional resources from Monica L. Smith:

  • “Cities: The First 6,000 Years” — https://amazon.com
  • UCLA Faculty Profile (Anthropology) — https://anthro.ucla.edu/faculty/monica-l-smith
  • UCLA Faculty Profile (Archaeology) — https://ioa.ucla.edu/people/monica-l-smith
  • Research from Monica L. Smith — https://ucla.academia.edu/MonicaLSmith

Other resources discussed:

  • Side biases in humans (Homo sapiens): three ecological studies on hemispheric asymmetries | Springer Nature — https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00114-009-0571-4
  • Most People Prefer Right Ear for Listening | Live Science — https://www.livescience.com/9679-people-prefer-ear-listening.html

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