Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain [Hardcover]

Mark F. Bear (Author), Barry W. Connors (Author), Michael A. Paradiso (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781760038 | ISBN-13: 978-0781760034 | Publication Date: February 7, 2006 | Edition: Third

Widely praised for its student-friendly style and exceptional artwork and pedagogy, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain is a leading undergraduate textbook on the biology of the brain and the systems that underlie behavior. This edition provides increased coverage of taste and smell, circadian rhythms, brain development, and developmental disorders and includes new information on molecular mechanisms and functional brain imaging. Path of Discovery boxes, written by leading researchers, highlight major current discoveries. In addition, readers will be able to assess their knowledge of neuroanatomy with the Illustrated Guide to Human Neuroanatomy, which includes a perforated self-testing workbook.

This edition's robust ancillary package includes a bound-in student CD-ROM, an Instructor's Resource CD-ROM, and resources online.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 928 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third edition (February 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781760038
• ISBN-13: 978-0781760034
• Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.5 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Neuroscience Book, May 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain (Book with CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

I just finished using this book for an undergraduate course in neuroscience. It was one of the best biology books I have ever obtained. I have since read the sections the course did not have the time to cover and enjoyed them all. The figures are excellent and greatly aid in your learning. The authors are even somewhat comical at some points. In all, I would highly recommend this book for the introductory neuroscientist!

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Text, December 13, 2005

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Aaron Rutledge - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain (Book with CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

If you have been dabbling in cognitive psychology and brain science, have found it interesting and are looking for a broad yet in-depth treatment then this book will not dissapoint you. It approaches Neuroscience from every possible angle: you will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the brain and how it produces, controls and mediates the sensory, motor and emotional functions that underlie human experience. The layout of the text is logical, it uses great pedagogical tools, and the writing is concise and informative (if a little dry). Highly recommended as a first textbook for serious study.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best for beginners in Neuroscience, August 26, 2003

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Sukhbinder Kumar (Newcastle upon Tyne) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain (Book with CD-ROM) (Hardcover)

This title is the best I have come across and is most suitable for beginners in neuroscince who have no background in biology. Once you start reading the book it is almost difficult to put it away unless you finish the book.