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Description for Neuroscience
Paperback. An engaging introductory text to the subject, Neuroscience: An Introduction begins with a brief history of neuroscience, and then goes on to cover cellular and biophysical aspects, sensory systems, motor systems, the hypothalamus, the automatic nervous system, learning and memory, and speech and reading. Num Pages: 482 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 188 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1050.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
482
Condition
New
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781861563897
SKU
V9781861563897
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Ref
99-50
About J. F. Stein
John Stein is based at Oxford University, where he has taught neuroscience to medical and psychology students for 35 years.
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