The Brain: Degeneration, Damage and Disorder (Biology: Brain and Behaviour) [Paperback]

Judith Metcalfe (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 3540637966 | ISBN-13: 978-3540637967 | Publication Date: July 1, 1998 | Edition: 1

This is an introductory textbook which specifically addresses the question of what happens to the human nervous system during ageing, after damage, or as a result of genetically inherited defects, discussing some of the ways in which nervous system functioning and patterns of behaviour can change or go wrong. The subject matter is extensively illustrated in clear, two-colour diagrams, and each chapter ends with a list of learning objectives and questions.

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Paperback: 270 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (July 1, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3540637966
ISBN-13: 978-3540637967
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,375,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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