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Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy: Evolution and Adaptation

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While the title of this reference may sound formidable, it is actually suitable for the motivated general reader, and is far clearer than typical neuroanatomy textbooks. Neuroanatomy across the vertebrate lines is considered, with explanations of underlying neuronal and neuroanatomical principles.

This ambitious evolutionary approach to the vertebrate nervous system gives the student all the tools needed to proceed with the advanced (3-volume)works of Crosby, et al (paleo) and Niuwenhuys, et al(neo). The text is well organized and has only a slight amount of redundancy. Would hope the next edition would have improved and possibly colorful figures. This will become the only "one volume" classic of vertebrate comparative neuroanatomy.

This is a valuable text for understanding the why's and wherefore's of neuroanatomy in vertebrates and a great resource for research in cognitive neuroscience and behavioral neurobiology when comparing neuroanatomy within and across species.

This a technical book, with evolutionary view of Nervous System.
The reader must have understanding of anatomy and neurophisiology.
Very Good!