Neuroscience is one of the most fascinating and complex areas of scientific research, with new advances being made every day. In 50 HUMAN BRAIN IDEAS YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW, Mo Costandi condenses all we know about the brain and how it works into series of introductions to the most important concepts.
Outlining both long-standing theories - such as the function of neurons and synaptic transmission - and cutting-edge ideas - including neuroethics and brain-computer interfacing - with straightforward narrative and clear two-colour illustrations, this book is a perfect beginner's guide to the most powerful and mysterious organ in the body.
The ideas explored include: The nervous impulse; Differences between the male and female brain; The root of addiction; Neurobiological basis for personality; The relationship between sleep and memory.
By:
Moheb Costandi Imprint: Quercus Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 208mm,
Width: 182mm,
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 536g ISBN:9781780879109 ISBN 10: 1780879105 Series:50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series Pages: 208 Publication Date:01 July 2013 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Moheb Costandi is a molecular and developmental neurobiologist turned science writer. He writes for the Guardian and Scientific American, and is the author of the weblog Neurophilosophy. He is based in London.