The Brain
An Introduction to Functional Neuroanatomy
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
Av Charles Watson, Matthew Kirkcaldie, George Paxinos, Australia) Watson, Charles (John Curtin Distinguished Professor of Health Science, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia and Neuroscience Research Australia, NSW Sydney, Australia) Kirkcaldie, Matthew (School of Medicine, The University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia) Paxinos, George, AO (BA, MA, PhD, DSc), FASSA, FAA (NHMRC Senior Principal, NeuRA
789 kr
The authors of the most cited neuroscience publication, The Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates, have written this introductory textbook for neuroscience students. The text is clear and concise, and offers an excellent introduction to the essential concepts of neuroscience.
- Based on contemporary neuroscience research rather than old-style medical school neuroanatomy
- Thorough treatment of motor and sensory systems
- A detailed chapter on human cerebral cortex
- The neuroscience of consciousness, memory, emotion, brain injury, and mental illness
- A comprehensive chapter on brain development
- A summary of the techniques of brain research
- A detailed glossary of neuroscience terms
- Illustrated with over 130 color photographs and diagrams
This book will inspire and inform students of neuroscience. It is designed for beginning students in the health sciences, including psychology, nursing, biology, and medicine.
- Clearly and concisely written for easy comprehension by beginning students
- Based on contemporary neuroscience research rather than the concepts of old-style medical school neuroanatomy
- Thorough treatment of motor and sensory systems
- A detailed chapter on human cerebral cortex
- Discussion of the neuroscience of conscience, memory, cognitive function, brain injury, and mental illness
- A comprehensive chapter on brain development
- A summary of the techniques of brain research
- A detailed glossary of neuroscience terms
- Illustrated with over 100 color photographs and diagrams
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2010-09-20
- Mått216 x 276 x 18 mm
- Vikt970 g
- FormatInbunden
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor216
- FörlagElsevier Science
- ISBN9780123738899