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Foundational concepts in neuroscience : a brain-mind odyssey / David E. Presti.
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Title:Foundational concepts in neuroscience : a brain-mind odyssey / David E. Presti.
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Author/Creator:Presti, David E., author.
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Published/Created:New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2016]
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Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Call Number: QP355.2 .P72 2016
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Number of Items:1
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Status:Available
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Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
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Library of Congress Subjects:Neurosciences.
Brain.
Neurobiology.
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Medical Subjects: Neurosciences.
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Edition:First edition.
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Description:xiv, 298 pages ; 25 cm
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Series:Norton series on interpersonal neurobiology.
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Summary:A fresh take on contemporary brain science, this book presents neuroscience{u2015}the scientific study of brain, mind, and behavior{u2015}in easy-to-understand ways with a focus on concepts of interest to all science readers.--Publisher's description.
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Notes:"A Norton Professional Book."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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ISBN:9780393709605 hardcover
0393709604 hardcover
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Contents:Machine generated contents note: 1. Origins
2. Nervous Systems and Brains
3. Chemistry and Life
4. Genes and the History of Molecular Biology
5. How Neurons Generate Signals
6. Synapses, Neurotransmitters, and Receptors
7. Neuroanatomy and Excitability
8. Poison, Medicine, and Pharmacology
9. Psychoactive Drugs
10. Neural Development and Neuroplasticity
11. Sensory Perception
12. Nose and Smell
13. Tongue and Taste
14. Eyes and Vision
15. Ears and Hearing
16. Skin, Touch, and Movement
17. Imaging the Brain
18. Connectivity, Language, and Meaning
19. Memory
20. Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreams
21. Emotion
22. Mind, Consciousness, and Reality.