Principles of Neural Science *US HARDCOVER* 6th Ed. by Eric Kandel, John Koester, Sarah Mack - {9781259642234}

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  • Author: Eric Kandel, John D. Koester, Sarah H. Mack, Steven Siegelbaum
  • ISBN13: 9781259642234
  • ISBN10: 1259642232
  • Type: Hardcover Book.
  • Language : English
  • Item Weight: 3.722
  • Dimensions: 22.1 x 28.2 x 7.4

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"Principles of Neural Science, Sixth Edition" by Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, Thomas M. Jessell, Stephen A. Siegelbaum, Ajit D. Mankes

Overview

  • Title: Principles of Neural Science, Sixth Edition
  • Editors: Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, Thomas M. Jessell, Stephen A. Siegelbaum, Ajit D. Mankes
  • Sixth Edition published in 2021
    This widely respected reference, now in its sixth edition, is considered the gold standard for textbooks in neuroscience. "Principles of Neural Science" provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the nervous system, from its basic cellular and molecular mechanisms to its complex cognitive and behavioral functions.

Key Themes

  • Cellular and molecular basis of neural function
  • Sensory perception
  • Neural control of movement
  • The biology of emotion, motivation, and homeostasis
  • Development and plasticity of the nervous system
  • Learning and memory
  • Language and cognition
  • Diseases of the nervous system

Features

  • Highly detailed and well-illustrated
  • Offers a cohesive organization, starting with an overview of the brain and nervous system, then covering specific systems, and concluding with diseases of the nervous system
  • Integrates recent advances in neuroscience research
  • Includes clinical perspectives from leading neurologists and psychiatrists

Target Audience

  • Neuroscientists
  • Neurologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Students in neuroscience, neurobiology, psychology, and medicine

Strengths

  • Up-to-date coverage of the latest discoveries in neuroscience
  • In-depth exploration of both basic and clinical aspects of neural science
  • Clear and well-written
  • Extensive use of illustrations, diagrams, and radiology studies

Chapter Headlines (Examples may vary)

  • Introduction: Exploring the Nervous System
  • Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Signal Transmission
  • The Nervous System in Action: Behavioral States and Their Underlying Neural Mechanisms
  • Development of the Nervous System
  • Sensory Systems
  • Motor Systems
  • The Biology of Emotion, Motivation, and Homeostasis
  • Learning and Memory
  • Language and Cognition
  • Diseases of the Nervous System

Closing Paragraph

"Principles of Neural Science" remains a foundational text for understanding the nervous system. By providing a comprehensive and authoritative overview of this complex field, the book serves as an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and students alike.