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This is an illustrated guide to the structure, functions and disorders of the human brain. The Brain Book combines the latest findings from neuroscience with new brain imaging techniques to reveal the intricate wonder of the human brain. Through unique computer-generated 3D images, brain MRI scans a...
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Dorling Kindersley,
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| Publisher Address: | London : |
| Publication Dates: | 2014. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Second edition, expanded and updated. |
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| Summary: |
This is an illustrated guide to the structure, functions and disorders of the human brain. The Brain Book combines the latest findings from neuroscience with new brain imaging techniques to reveal the intricate wonder of the human brain. Through unique computer-generated 3D images, brain MRI scans and stunning graphics, you'll enjoy a guided tour of the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail with this award-winning book. You can discover how the brain works, from its function as the hub of the nervous system to brain disorders. You can gain insight into such esoteric aspects as behaviour, language and communication and discover the nature of genius. Incisive, clear and authoritative, this updated edition of The Brain Book (previous ISBN 9781405341295) is an essential human brain manual for students and healthcare professionals, as well as a comprehensive reference book for the family. |
| Carrier Form: | 264 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781409345046 1409345041 |
| Index Number: | QM455 |
| CLC: | R338.2-49 |
| Call Number: | R338.2-49/C324-1/2nd updated ed. |
| Contents: |
No Ordinary Organ -- Investigating the Brain -- Landmarks in Neuroscience -- Scanning the Brain -- A Journey through the Brain -- The Brain and the Body -- Brain Anatomy -- The Senses -- Movement and Control -- Emotions and Feelings -- The Social Brain -- Language and Communication -- Memory -- Thinking -- Consciousness -- The Individual Brain -- Development and Aging -- Diseases and Disorders |