The Brain
An Introduction to Functional Neuroanatomy
Charles Watson author George Paxinos author Matthew Kirkcaldie author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Published:20th Sep '10
Should be back in stock very soon
Introduces key techniques and teaches the study and analysis of model systems' neuroanatomy, relating findings back to the human brain
Suitable for neuroscience students, this textbook offers an introduction to the essential concepts of neuroscience. It includes a comprehensive chapter on brain development; a summary of the techniques of brain research; a glossary of neuroscience terms; and is illustrated with over 130 color photographs and diagrams.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.
ISBN: 9780123738899
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 970g
216 pages