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Essentials of Neural Science and Behavior (Hardcover)

by Eric R. Kandel (Author), James H. Schwartz (Author), Thomas M. Jessell (Author) "Perhaps the last frontier of science-its ultimate challenge-is to understand the biological basis of consciousness and the mental processes by which we perceive, act, learn,..." (more)
Key Phrases: New York, Trends Neurosci, Oxford University Press (more...)

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This book introduces undergraduate students to the fundamentals of biology in mental processes.

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Key Benefit: This book introduces undergraduate students to the fundamentals of biology in mental processes. Key Topics: Cellular and molecular neurobiology, such as transmission and mechanisms of nerve cell signaling, are highlighted. Details of the molecular mechanisms of nerve cell signaling, how interconnections between neurons form during development, as well as the use of genetically modified animals, show the importance of neural science for cognitive psychology. Special emphasis is pl aced on the effects of behavior, brain imaging, computational science, systems, and cellular neurobiology. Market: Undergraduate and graduate students in biology and psychology.

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Hardcover: 540 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange; 1 edition (September 30, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0838522459
ISBN-13: 978-0838522455
Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.3 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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New York, Trends Neurosci, Oxford University Press, American Physiological Society, Handbook of Physiology, Raven Press, Cambridge University Press, Charles Sherrington, Academic Press, Closed Open, San Diego, Noam Chomsky, Scientific American Library, Wilder Penfield, Churchill Livingstone, Ionic Channels of Excitable Membranes, Nobel Prize, San Francisco, United States, Basic Neurochemistry, Brain Res, Cellular Biology of Neurons, Clinical Example, Courtesy of Drs, Donald Hebb

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Ion Channels of Excitable Membranes (3rd Edition) by Bertil Hille on 4 pages
The Organization of the Cerebral Cortex by Francis O. Schmitt on page 346, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology by Bryan Kolb on page 346, page 363, and Back Matter
Eye, Brain, and Vision (Scientific American Library) by David H. Hubel on page 405, page 451, and page 484
Basic Neurochemistry: Molecular, Cellular, and Medical Aspects (Media) by George J Siegel on page 55, page 267, and page 306

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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introductory survey of neuron function, March 2, 1997

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This book is currently in use in many undergraduate institutions, and is amenable to use by first-time students to neurobiology who have a basic grounding in molecular biology. It is clear, concise, and rich with useful diagrams. Its structural layout is also effective for a progressive self-study approach since the chapters for the most part build and draw upon each other in a successive sense. I would recommend it as a "Must-read" for all introductory neurobiology students. A firm grasping of the information and concepts presented in this book will serve as a strong base from which students can begin to explore more detailed topics in the field without getting overwhelmed

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4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and straightforward, January 2, 1999

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As a undergraduate student studying neurobiology, I found this book to be excellent in terms of simple explanations. This book was very easy to read and understand.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good introduction to Neural Science, February 21, 2004

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This is a very good introduction to Nural Science in general.
Not only it explains the inner workings of bio-chemical transmission used in the synapses and general nervous system, but it also goes beyond to explain what certain areas of the brain are responsable for, and what we believe are their working patterns.

It covers the general points, but lacks on deepness. Don't try to look in it for a thourough description of memory processes and how memory works, for instance.

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The delivery was very fast and arrived within a week of ordering. I felt very prepared for my Neurobiology class. Thanks!

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