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Neuroscience, Fourth Edition 4th Edition

by Dale Purves (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars 35 customer reviews
ISBN-13: 978-0878936977
ISBN-10: 0878936971
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 857 pages
  • Publisher: Sinauer Associates, Inc.; 4th edition (July 31, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0878936971
  • ISBN-13: 978-0878936977
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 starsHard to follow
By L. Warnecke on September 17, 2007
Format: Hardcover
This book is a really tough read. I know neuroscience probably isn't supposed to be an easy read, but the author jumps all over the place. The chapters are divided up into broad sections with long heading names that don't always imply what the section is about. There are no subheadings or lists, just block text and pictures, making it difficult to outline the book in your notes. There are boxes about pathologies thrown in randomly throughout the chapter, but because the box begins when you are in the middle of a sentence about something completely different I'm rarely drawn to read them. For the most part the pictures and diagrams are clear, but when I study from this book I have to supplement with my general anatomy and physiolgy book. On several occasions the text has referred to parts of the anatomy that aren't labeled on the diagram. Not my favorite textbook...
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5.0 out of 5 starsSolid book
By W. Chew on December 24, 2008
Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
I bought this for a class, and in fact, I finished reading the entire book. I would say it is quite clear in relating possibly difficult subjects, and the order is logical. The topics I felt it was most successful in are: synaptic plasticity and sensory systems. For cognitive neuroscience, this particular book was not as detailed as the other book by the same author, which deals specifically with that field.
Some minor typographical errors in this book, but about 10 out of the entire text is not bad.
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2.0 out of 5 starshard to follow
By Ell on July 20, 2011
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As a grad student (not in neuroscience or biology)/former curriculum developer, I think this book could really be improved to be less taxing for students to read and process. I had no problem whatsoever with the content but the chapter-internal organization is really difficult to follow, with random seeming section ordering, boxes interrupting the text, etc. The key terms are in bold but in many cases are not clearly defined in the text, or defined at all. Frequently they refer to relevant parts of the brain, but there is only rarely an accompanying diagram of the anatomy, so you have to flip back and forth to the appendix. The prose has a lot of jargon, and it often seems like the author does not get to the point -- or does not articulate it clearly -- until the end of the paragraph (the "Thus, ..." sentences) or the end of the section ("In summary,..."), at which point I have to go back and reread everything again with that particular umbrella point in mind. Maybe this makes me sound dumb, but I wish there were shorter sentences with fewer unnecessarily big words, clear opening sentences, etc. so I could focus my effort on learning and not on decoding the text and figuring out what it wants me to pay attention to. I do get the sense that this book was intended for someone other than me, a biology undergrad for example, so maybe herein lies the problem.

The summaries and overviews do help, but it would be nice to have some key points instead (bullet points corresponding to sections of the chapter, or a list of learning objectives?). Sometimes I felt like I wasn't sure what was important and what wasn't.

Also, I was really disappointed that I could not access any of the online quizzes without being associated with a class. The chapters should really include a set of questions at the end to help you absorb the material, or at least help you think about it a bit.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIt was not in perfect condition, but still very good condition
By Jayne on March 2, 2016
Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase
This is exactly what I needed. It was not in perfect condition, but still very good condition. I am very happy with this purchase and the price was absolutely worth it. I recommend you buy from this company, they tell the truth!
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5.0 out of 5 starsA wonderful book
By Amazon Customer on September 20, 2016
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I bought this a few years back for one of my graduate courses. I really like the book. Without extensive jargon, the book describes simple neuroscience that most of people with a little background would understand without a problem. I recommend if you are looking for a short, simple neuroscience book for your MS or PhD course. I think this is still a bit too advanced for undergrads.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent text for medical school.
By Jonathan on January 8, 2008
Format: Hardcover
This is a great text for medical school courses. I use this in conjunction with the Blumenfeld text, and between these two texts I feel I am well prepared for most of the questions on the exam. The figures are particularly helpful, seeing as many of the professors use them directly in their powerpoint presentations.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAdvanced textbook
By Vanessa Buonopane on September 23, 2011
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This textbook is great for university students in advanced neuroscience topics or advanced psychological subjects. The book is rather in-depth and a bit confusing at times, but hopefully provides good clarification in the classroom setting.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAccurate description, fast shipping, useful textbook!
By E. Cho on February 13, 2011
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I love neuroscience and this textbook has done a very good job at cementing my love for the field. It is well-written and easy to read. My professor uses it as a supplement to his Power Point slides, as it offers a plethora of background information and details. Very good purchase.
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3.0 out of 5 starsIt had a lot of good illustrations, but it didn't really complement my...

Didn't really get to use this as much. It had a lot of good illustrations, but it didn't really complement my course.

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Can't believe it's a second hand book. From my point of view it has no difference with a new book. Five star.

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5.0 out of 5 starsIt's clear and easy to read

this is the only textbook I ever kept after the class ended. It's clear and easy to read, unlike many neuroscience texts (which is sad because the subject itself is so cool). Read more

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Published 17 months ago by yaping lei
4.0 out of 5 starsIts good

Needed it for class. other wise the book was in great shape and received it promptly. GETTING READY TO USE IT.

Published on March 10, 2014 by k.lo
5.0 out of 5 starsQuality textbook at cheap price.

The book is a good overview of modern neuroscience. I would recommend it to anyone wishing to learn the fundamentals.

Published on July 11, 2013 by Caleb B.
5.0 out of 5 starsGood mid-advanced book.

Good reference but doesn't have much sympathy for those without a decent background. Not for beginners, but it was excellent for my neuro course.

Published on February 15, 2013 by Daniel Michler
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Condition at a Great Price

This is a good introductory book for neuroscience. The item came in a timely fashion and there was little wear. Read more

Published on February 18, 2012 by Elliot Blake

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