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Modeled on classic volumes that shaped an evolving field, this major new reference documents and defines cognitive neuroscience. With ninety-two original contributions, it offers comprehensive coverage from the molecular level to human conscious experience, exploring the relationship between brain mechanisms and psychological reality. Key sections include Molecular and Cellular Plasticity, Neural and Psychological Development, Sensory Systems, Motor Systems, Attention, Memory, Language, Thought and Imagery, Emotion, Evolutionary Perspectives, and Consciousness, each led by distinguished editors. The handbook is praised for its scope and clarity, providing intelligible, up-to-date theories of mental processes grounded in the latest brain science findings. It lays a foundation for the next generation of cognitive neuroscientists, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to stay informed in this rapidly evolving discipline. Esteemed figures in the field, including George A. Miller, Sir Roger Penrose, and Eric R. Kandel, commend its comprehensive and authoritative nature, highlighting its thoughtful selection of reviews relevant to current research. This essential collection serves both students and professionals in cognitive neuroscience.
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The Cognitive Neurosciences, Michael Gazzaniga
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- 1995
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- Title
- The Cognitive Neurosciences
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Gazzaniga
- Publisher
- MIT Press
- Released
- 1995
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 1447
- ISBN10
- 0262071576
- ISBN13
- 9780262071574
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Textbooks, Health & Medicine, Psychological Topics, References & Manuals, Science, Medicine, Neuroscience, Brain
- Rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Description
- Modeled on classic volumes that shaped an evolving field, this major new reference documents and defines cognitive neuroscience. With ninety-two original contributions, it offers comprehensive coverage from the molecular level to human conscious experience, exploring the relationship between brain mechanisms and psychological reality. Key sections include Molecular and Cellular Plasticity, Neural and Psychological Development, Sensory Systems, Motor Systems, Attention, Memory, Language, Thought and Imagery, Emotion, Evolutionary Perspectives, and Consciousness, each led by distinguished editors. The handbook is praised for its scope and clarity, providing intelligible, up-to-date theories of mental processes grounded in the latest brain science findings. It lays a foundation for the next generation of cognitive neuroscientists, making it an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to stay informed in this rapidly evolving discipline. Esteemed figures in the field, including George A. Miller, Sir Roger Penrose, and Eric R. Kandel, commend its comprehensive and authoritative nature, highlighting its thoughtful selection of reviews relevant to current research. This essential collection serves both students and professionals in cognitive neuroscience.