Neuroscience For Dummies introduces you to the mind-boggling study of the human brain. It tracks to the content of a typical introductory neuroscience class at the college level —and it’s perfect for anyone curious about what makes us tick. New technologies and an explosion of research have completely transformed our understanding of memory, depression, the mind-body connection, learning, and genetics. This updated edition—still in classic, beginner-friendly Dummies style—covers the latest research advances and technologies in the field of neuroscience. Put some knowledge about the brain into your brain.
- Grasp the basic concepts and applications of neuroscience
- Understand the brain’s structure and function
- Explore how the brain impacts memory, learning, and emotions
- Discover how the brain is connected with other physical systems
For students and general readers alike, Neuroscience For Dummies is a great way to understand what’s going on inside our heads.
Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781394171217
Media Type: Paperback(3rd ed.)
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 05-23-2023
Pages: 416
Product Dimensions: 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)
About the Author
Frank Amthor is a professor of psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he also holds secondary appointments in the UAB Medical School Department of Neurobiology, the School of Optometry, and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. His research is focused on retinal and central visual processing and neural prostheses.
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