Cognition, Brain, and Consciousness

Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience

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Hardbound, 672 Pages
Published: FEB-2010
ISBN 13: 978-0-12-375070-9
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS


By
Bernard Baars, The Neurosciences Institute, San Diego, CA, USA
Nicole Gage, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA

Description
This is the fully revised and updated second edition of the very sucessful introductory textbook on cognitive neuroscience. Written by two leading experts in the field, this book takes a unique thematic approach to introduce concepts of cognitive neurosciences, guiding students along a clear path to understand the latest findings whether or not they have a background in neuroscience. New to this edition are Frontiers in Cognitive Neuroscience text boxes; each one focuses on a leading researcher and their topic of expertise. There is a new chapter on Genes and Molecules of Cognition, and all other chapters have been thoroughly revised, based on the most recent discoveries.





Audience:
Undergraduate and graduate students in Psychology, Neuroscience, and related disciplines in which cognitive neuroscience is taught.


 
Last update: 6 Nov 2011