The Book of GENESIS: Exploring Realistic Neural Models with the GEneral NEural SImulation System [Hardcover]

James M. Bower (Author), David Beeman (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0387949380 | ISBN-13: 978-0387949383 | Publication Date: January 23, 1998 | Edition: 2nd

"The Book of GENESIS" thoroughly and accurately describes this UNIX -based neuroscience modeling and simulation software developed over a number of years through NSF funding at Cal Tech. It consists of two parts. First, a collection of eight interactive computer tutorials describing simulation projects created using the GENESIS system, and second, a step-by-step practical guide which explains how the GENESIS software works and how to best manipulate it to achieve maximum results in creating one's own simulations. This publication has application as a reference guide, a textbook for course use, and as a resource to which readers can turn for ideas on how to devise one's own models and applications using the GENESIS software system. The 1st Edition of the "Book of GENESIS" was based on GENESIS version 2.0. Since its publication in 1994, there have been two further versions of GENESIS, 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 Also, two new auxillary libraries, i.e., Kinetics and pGENESIS, which extend the functionality of GENESIS. In 1997, GENESIS 2.1 will appear at approximately the same time as the revision of this book. In thje new edition, there have been several changes made to the text of the book, itself, including the incorporation of two new chapters. In Part One, a new chapter on "Biochemical Kinetic Models" by U.S. Bhalla, and in Part Two, a new chapter on "Parallel Simulation of GENESIS Models" contributed by N.Goddard and G.Hood. In addition, most chapters have been improved slightly and updated, while Chapters 14, 18 and 19 have been even more significantly reworked for this new edition. The inclusion of a cross-platform CD-ROM to accompany the printed text greatly expands the utility of the GENESIS system. The cross-platform CD-ROM now accompanying the book "The Book of GENESIS" contains the full source code for GENESIS and its graphical

Product Details

• Hardcover: 458 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (January 23, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387949380
• ISBN-13: 978-0387949383
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,642,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars the genesis of good books.., September 26, 2001

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This review is from: The Book of GENESIS: Exploring Realistic Neural Models with the GEneral NEural SImulation System (Hardcover)

This book is a detail guide for people learning to use the GEneral NEural SImulation System, one of the best softwares for computational neuroscience. The presentation is clear enough for everyone, but it would be much helpful if the readers have a basic backgound on neuroscience and programming language C. Useful exercises are provided at the back of most chapters so readers can make practices immediately.

I think this book should be recommended to undergraduates studying neuroscience. There are many books in the field of neural biophysics and modeling. Students usually find it boring and not easy to comprehend. But this book accompanies a simulation software in the CD-ROM, using which students can easily control and visualize the electrical behaviour of a neuron. This provides a chance for interactive education and should become a great help to their studies.