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Stein, J. F.; Stoodley, C. J.

 
9781861563897: Neuroscience: An Introduction

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This engaging book will serve as an introductory text in neuroscience. It conveys important ideas in neuroscience without overburdening the student with unnecessary detail. Drawing from his 35 years of teaching experience of teaching at Oxford University, the author concentrates on concepts and observations that students find difficult, amusing, interesting or exciting.

Starting with a brief history of neuroscience, it covers cellular and biophysical aspects, sensory systems, motor systems, the hypothalamus, the automatic nervous system, learning and memory and speech and reading.

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John Stein is based at Oxford University, where he has taught neuroscience to medical and psychology students for 35 years.

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Written in an engaging style, this accessible textbook concentrates on concepts that students find difficult, amusing, interesting or exciting and conveys the oddities and fascination of neuroscience. It discusses the most important concepts in neuroscience without getting diverted by unnecessary details, thus enabling students to understand the basic principles of neuroscience.

Starting with a brief history of neuroscience, it covers all aspects of the area, including:

  • Cellular and biophysical aspects
  • Sensory systems
  • Motor systems
  • The hypothalamus
  • The automatic nervous system
  • Learning and memory
  • Speech and reading

Neuroscience: An Introduction illuminates how the brain actually works. It will serve as an introductory neuroscience textbook for both medical and psychology students.

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