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The New Cognitive Neurosciences: Second Edition |  | Creator: Michael S. Gazzaniga
Publisher: The MIT Press
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Pages: 1276
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Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 8.9 x 2.6
ISBN: 0262071959
Dewey Decimal Number: 153
EAN: 9780262071956
ASIN: 0262071959
Publication Date: November 26, 1999
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"Gazzaniga has arrayed some of the world's leaders in one of the most exciting areas of neuroscience -- cognitive neuroscience -- and has woven their contributions into a comprehensive and well-documented, yet accessible and provocative, overview. This book belongs on the shelf of any reader interested in the brain and behavior." -- Stephen G. Waxman, Chairman, Department of Neurology, Yale Medical School The first edition of The Cognitive Neurosciences helped to define the field. The second edition reflects the many advances that have taken place-particularly in imaging and recording techniques. From the molecular level up to that of human consciousness, the contributions cover one of the most fascinating areas of science--the relationship between the structural and physiological mechanisms of the brain/nervous system and the psychological reality of mind. The majority of the chapters in this edition of The Cognitive Neurosciences are new, and those from the first edition have been completely rewritten and updated. Sections and section editors: Plasticity Ira B. Black Development Pasko Rakic Sensory Systems J. Anthony Movshon and Colin Blakemore Motor Emilio Bizzi Attention Michael I. Posner Memory Endel Tulving Language Willem J. M. Levelt Thought and Memory Edward E. Smith and Stephen M. Kosslyn Emotion Joseph E. LeDoux Evolution Leda Cosmides and John Tooby Consciousness Daniel L. Schacter
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 The Cognitive Neurosciences April 11, 1999
31 out of 35 found this review helpful
The Cognitive Neurosciences by M.S. Gazzaniga is an exhaustive (and I mean exhaustive) collection of articles representing major theories in each field of cognitive neuroscience. The book focuses on cognitive neuroscience as opposed to something like neuropsychopharmacology or neuroanatomy. It also weighs a ton and a paperback version would be most welcome. Being comprehensive, there is a good deal of depth, but not the kind of depth you'd see in a text on a specific area (e.g., memory). That being said, this is the high-mark for this kind of comprehensive book. My favorite book in the area. Stephen Cox
Absolutely spectacular achievement October 4, 2002
DR P. Dash
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I think I can claim to be probably the only clinical neurologist who has read both this book and its first edition cover to cover, which really reflects the fascination of the articles more than incredible compulsivity on my part. The book is divided into 11 sections--development, plasticity, sensory systems, motor systems, attention, memory, language, higher cognitive functions, emotion, evolution, and consciousness, with anywhere from 8-15 articles in each section (total 94 chapters!), averaging around 15 pages each, and a helpful introduction written by an expert for the sections. There are also a large number of color illustrations. For the most part, the articles are very clearly written reviews, and would be appropriate for the upper undergraduate or graduate level student. The emphasis is obviously more on neuroscience than on clinical medicine, though helpful correlates to neurological patients can be found in many chapters. Michael Gazzaniga has once again done a masterful job in assembling contributors, and it is wonderful to see how much the field has advanced since the first edition of this book was published in 1995. For anyone with more than a casual interest in the field, this book is a MUST HAVE!!
Great Book, Not an introduction to the field March 21, 2001
Justin Curry
25 out of 30 found this review helpful
I am a freshman in High School and after taking a semester course in Biology Honors and a little guidance from my teacher I set out to do my final human anatomy project on how drugs affect the synaptic regions in nerve cells. Using this book and the Internet i completed the project successfully. The thing about this book is that if you already don't have some understanding of the nervous system, this book may be confusing, yet if you want the latest in the field and not to much history and coverage on the supposed "Mind-Body Problem" get this book. This book is a great text for showing the cell processes and overall nervous system.If you just want a basic understanding of how the nervous system works, get another book, yet if you want to comprehend and do some nice research papers i would recommend this book. This book is a compilation of most the research in the cognitive neurosciences and is in depth and comprehensive as books get. Sure its size and weight may have caused some back strain when in my bookbag, but it was worth it. Check your library for this book before you pay out if you just need it for a paper or project, but if you want to do some learning like I did then buy it.
Deep Technical Material Regarding Current Research May 1, 2010
Brian L. Donat
If neurons and their growth and deployment in the evolving brain are not your cup of tea, this book isn't for you. It is not a book on the psychological or logical aspects of cognition. This book regards the biology of mind and composes several papers regarding Neuroscience in one volume. If you are not previously exposed to a research level of language on the topic, but you still want to explore ... be prepared with a dictionary and a willingness to assimilate some really intricate detail regarding neuron function and growth from the cellular level to the cranial. If you are a seasoned professional, this book exposes contemporary research and practice. As a collection of various papers, you can not count on easy readability in any case. This is a book that must be explored for its value of exposing current practices, knowledge and hypothesis. The novice should have a dictionary at hand and be prepared to look up and come up to date with certain concepts, should they not be known.
Excellent Review January 31, 2003
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am a neurologist. This is the single best book I have read for providing the physiological and anatomical basis for human cognitive behavior. Each chapter is written by an outstanding neuroscientist.
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