Neurosciences Books
PublicAffairs,U.S. Ending Parkinson's Disease: A Prescription for
Book SynopsisIn this "must-read" guide (Lonnie Ali), four leading doctors and advocates offer a bold action plan to prevent, care for, and treat Parkinson's disease-one of the great health challenges of our time.Brain diseases are now the world's leading source of disability. The fastest growing of these is Parkinson's: the number of impacted patients has doubled to more than six million over the last twenty-five years and is projected to double again by 2040. Harmful pesticides that increase the risk of Parkinson's continue to proliferate, many people remain undiagnosed and untreated, research funding stagnates, and the most effective treatment is now a half century old.In Ending Parkinson's Disease, four top experts provide a plan to help prevent Parkinson's, improve care and treatment, and end the silence associated with this devastating disease.
£14.24
Workman Publishing A History of the Human Brain: From the Sea Sponge
Book Synopsis“Crack open this book and take a read. You will be transported, illuminated, and delighted.” —Psychology Today Just 125,000 years ago, humanity was on a path to extinction, until a dramatic shift occurred. We used our mental abilities to navigate new terrain and changing climates. We hunted, foraged, tracked tides, shucked oysters—anything we could do to survive. Before long, our species had pulled itself back from the brink and was on more stable ground. What saved us? The human brain—and its evolutionary journey is unlike any other. In A History of the Human Brain, Bret Stetka takes us on this far-reaching journey, explaining exactly how our most mysterious organ developed. From the brain’s improbable, watery beginnings to the marvel that sits in the head of Homo sapiens today, Stetka covers an astonishing progression, even tackling future brainy frontiers such as epigenetics and CRISPR. Clearly and expertly told, this intriguing account is the story of who we are. By examining the history of the brain, we can begin to piece together what it truly means to be human.
£17.09
Red Wheel/Weiser The Synesthesia Experience: Tasting Words, Seeing
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Greystone Books,Canada Adventures in Memory: The Science and Secrets of
Book SynopsisA novelist and a neuroscientist uncover the secrets of human memory.What makes us remember? Why do we forget? And what, exactly, is a memory?With playfulness and intelligence, Adventures in Memory answers these questions and more, offering an illuminating look at one of our most fascinating faculties. The authors—two Norwegian sisters, one a neuropsychologist and the other an acclaimed writer—skillfully interweave history, research, and exceptional personal stories, taking readers on a captivating exploration of the evolving understanding of the science of memory from the Renaissance discovery of the hippocampus—named after the seahorse it resembles—up to the present day. Mixing metaphor with meta-analysis, they embark on an incredible journey: “diving for seahorses” for a memory experiment in Oslo fjord, racing taxis through London, and “time-traveling” to the future to reveal thought-provoking insights into remembering and forgetting. Along the way they interview experts of all stripes, from the world’s top neuroscientists to famous novelists, to help explain how memory works, why it sometimes fails, and what we can do to improve it.Filled with cutting-edge research and nimble storytelling, the result is a charming—and memorable—adventure through human memory.Trade Review"An accessible book, which makes it all the more joyful."—NYLON"There are many reasons to read this book, not least because it is fascinating to the point of being slightly disturbing."—The Times"Takes the reader on a tour of the past 450 years of memory research."—The Lancet, Neurology"Hilde and Ylva Østby are well aware that they are working close to the core of human identity and that is complex terrain. They are fine guides to a forgotten world."—Sydney Morning Herald"Poets and novelists got a head start, but for some 140 years now scientists, too, have been wrestling with memory. It’s this struggle that two Norwegian sisters, the novelist Hilde Østby and the neuropsychologist Ylva Østby, tackle in their engrossing book."—Undark Magazine"The book is very poetic, interleaving neuroscience with literary classics and personal recollections. The result is much more introspective and emotional than other works on the subject, which can be more obsessively technical but less relatable."—Science Borealis"Gorgeously researched and written, this is science told as a page-turner rather than a treatise. Be prepared to emerge with a different sense of your life’s memories. A book you can’t forget."—David Eagleman, PhD, neuroscientist, New York Times bestselling author, creator, and presenter of the PBS television series The Brain"It is rare that a book of neuroscience can be equal parts mystery, history, literature, and science, but what could be more appropriate for a deep dive into research on memory? Hilde and Ylva Østby are the 21st-century, neuroscience equivalent of the Brontë sisters."—Maryanne Wolf, author of Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain"The Østby sisters—one a novelist and the other a neuropsychologist—have combined their strengths to produce a lyrically written and lucidly reasoned exploration of how memory works. Adventures in Memory is full of fascinating characters and indelible scenes that will continue tumbling around in your mind long after you’ve turned its last page."—Luke Dittrich, author of Patient H.M.: A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets"Memory is one of the most important capacities we possess. Sometimes it is right, but often it is terribly wrong. In Adventures in Memory, we learn, through science and stories, just how good and how bad it can be. In this engaging book, the Østby sisters introduce us to some of the leading scientists and famous memory personalities. Be prepared to be educated and entertained at the same time."—Elizabeth Loftus, PhD, false memory expert and author of Eyewitness Testimony
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Profile Books Ltd Brainscapes: An Atlas of Your Life on Earth
Book SynopsisYour brain is a collection of maps. That is no metaphor: scrawled across your brain's surfaces are actual schematic images of the sights, sounds, and actions that hold the key to your survival. Scientists first began uncovering these maps over a century ago, but we are only now beginning to unlock their secrets. Our inner cartography distorts and shapes our experience of the world, supporting complex thought, and making technology-enabled mind-reading a reality. The maps in our brain invite us to view ourselves from a startling new perspective. In Brainscapes, Rebecca Schwarzlose combines unforgettable real-life stories, cutting-edge research, and vivid illustrations to reveal brain maps' surprising lessons about our place in the world - and the world's place within us.Trade ReviewEnlightening and ambitious... a book that travels into rich terrain, charted by a smart and eager tour guide * New York Times *Rebecca Schwarzlose is a neuroscientist with a novelist's literary flair. Brainscapes is a profoundly illuminating account of how the brain works - and of how the maps within our heads determine what we see, recognize, remember, and feel. It's about miracles, and it's a complete inspiration -- Cass R. Sunstein, author * Too Much Information *Clear, often vivid history * Nature *This book is the Lonely Planet travel guide to the brain. With humility, humor, and the familiarity of a local, Rebecca Schwarzlose takes you by the hand and shows you around some of the strangest landscapes of the cortex. In Brainscapes, the brain becomes an open atlas, full of illuminating maps - just one of many enlightening metaphors in this meticulously documented and artfully decorated book -- Stanislas Dehaene, author * Consciousness and the Brain *In lively prose, Schwarzlose introduces you to your inner cartographer: a complex brain that continuously constructs shifting maps of the world, charted from the perspective of your own body. These maps are not just created by you - they are you. They conjure what you feel, what you remember, and what you do -- Lisa Feldman Barrett, author * Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain *Brainscapes will change how you think about the brain and how you understand your own mind. This is a fascinating and original exploration of the physical principles that enable you to do all that you do, and be who you are -- Tali Sharot, author * The Influential Mind *In Brainscapes, Rebecca Schwarzlose takes the reader on a journey through the brain by explaining all the ways it uses 'maps' to help us experience the world and act in it. I thoroughly enjoyed this broad in scope, and beautifully written, book -- Joseph LeDoux, author * The Deep History of Ourselves *A beautiful book about one of the most fundamental properties of the brain - its ability as a mapmaker. The meat in our heads organizes and controls everything we do, from perception to emotion, action to cognition, by mapping complex information into simple spaces. Brainscapes explains that deep truth in clear, compelling language. It's a fascinating, well-told story -- Michael Graziano, author * Rethinking Consciousness *
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Electrophysiology: Basics, Methods, Modern
Book SynopsisThis updated and revised textbook presents a broad overview on topics concerning cellular electrophysiology – ranging from bioelectric phenomena recognized as far back as ancient Egypt to popular topics on the dangers of electrosmog. Without sacrificing scientific precision, this clear and concise work presents on the one hand the different methods and modern applications, on the other hand the biophysical fundamentals of ion-channel and carrier proteins. Numerous and carefully selected illustrations and diagrams supplement the text. Each chapter is extended by a detailed table of Take-Home Messages. Questions at the end of each chapter allow readers to test their understanding. Each section also includes references to relevant original literature for further reading. The book offers a valuable resource for students of biology, chemistry and physics with a special interest in biophysics.Table of Contents
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Neuroscience in the 21st Century: From Basic to Clinical
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MIT Press Altered States of Consciousness
Book SynopsisWhat altered states of consciousness—the dissolution of feelings of time and self—can tell us about the mystery of consciousness.During extraordinary moments of consciousness—shock, meditative states and sudden mystical revelations, out-of-body experiences, or drug intoxication—our senses of time and self are altered; we may even feel time and self dissolving. These experiences have long been ignored by mainstream science, or considered crazy fantasies. Recent research, however, has located the neural underpinnings of these altered states of mind. In this book, neuropsychologist Marc Wittmann shows how experiences that disturb or widen our everyday understanding of the self can help solve the mystery of consciousness.Wittmann explains that the relationship between consciousness of time and consciousness of self is close; in extreme circumstances, the experiences of space and self intensify and weaken together. He considers the emergence of the
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Harvard University Press Desert Navigator
Book SynopsisCataglyphis ants can set out across vast expanses of desert terrain in search of prey, and then find the shortest way home. Rüdiger Wehner has devised elegant experiments to unmask how they do it. Through a lively and lucid narrative, he offers a firsthand look at the extraordinary navigational skills of these charismatic creatures.Trade ReviewRüdiger Wehner’s Desert Navigator is destined to be a classic in entomology and behavioral biology. It is through an extraordinary series of observations and experiments that we have the first effective look into the mind of ants. -- Edward O. Wilson, University Professor Emeritus, Harvard UniversityWehner’s research has been highly influential in human spatial cognition, and we are lucky to have this rich and fascinating account. -- Steven Pinker, author of How the Mind WorksThis book is a masterpiece par excellence! Superb science, eloquently and engagingly written, and beautifully illustrated. -- Bert Hölldobler, Foundation Professor of Life Sciences and Regent’s Professor, Arizona State UniversityThis sumptuously produced book is a triumph both of natural history and of science…Understanding how this wonderful eusocial insect can accomplish its apparently miraculous feats of navigation has required imagination, intelligence and decades of disciplined application. Here, in one place, we can at last savor the full glory of this remarkable achievement. -- William A. Foster * Nature *[A] grand book…You will end the book as a fan of Cataglyphis. -- Alun Anderson * New Scientist *Rarely do scientists write such broad and beautiful syntheses. The quality of the scholarship and the writing found in this book is truly outstanding. Indeed, it is a breathtaking piece of work. -- Thomas D. Seeley, Horace White Professor in Biology, Cornell UniversityThis is a marvelous book that no one could have written but Rüdiger Wehner. It is simply excellent. -- Alexander Borst, Director, Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology, MartinsriedBeautifully written and gorgeously illustrated…a sumptuous and highly personal account of how [Wehner] and his many collaborators unravelled the navigational ‘toolkit’ of his beloved ‘cataglyphs.’…A scientific tour de force, and a work of exceptional scholarship…Will certainly become a go-to bible for everyone in the field of animal navigation. -- Eric Warrant * Quarterly Review of Biology *This title joins what is becoming an illustrious line-up of in-depth books on ants published by Harvard University Press. I praise them unreservedly for the lavish production values they have heaped upon it. Desert Navigator is a myrmecological masterpiece and a fitting milestone in Wehner’s long and successful research career. If you have any interest in ants, insect behavior, or animal navigation you absolutely do not want to skip this astonishing book. * Inquisitive Biologist *Through a lively and lucid narrative, Desert Navigator offers a firsthand look at the extraordinary skills of these charismatic desert dwellers. * Southeastern Naturalist *I cannot find another book where the subject of insect navigation is so elegantly treated. -- Rudolf Alexander Steinbrecht * Arthropod Structure & Development *
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Kogan Page Ltd Neuroscience for Coaches
Book SynopsisAmy Brann is an author, consultant and global speaker. She is the founder of Synaptic Potential, through which she works with companies including Warner Brothers, EY, Twinings, the NHS and Mondelez International to help them better understand their teams, clients and organizations as a whole. Based in Warwick, UK, she is also the author of Make Your Brain Work, published by Kogan Page. Amy was named by HR Magazine as one of the most influential HR thinkers in 2023.Trade Review"It is a rare book that changes the way one sees the world and how we all fit into it. The well-referenced knowledge in this book produces not only 'aha moments' for experiences in the past and present, but provides actionable insights for making coaching and managing easier in the future. Amy's style and explanations make a seemingly difficult topic not only accessible but a pleasure and exciting experience to learn. This book is essential for anyone who is serious about coaching and wants to go deeper into why it all works. Highly recommended." * Simon Powers, CEO and Founder of Adventures with Agile (AWA) *"Every interaction with Amy Brann, leaves you with 'aha moments' that you can't wait to put into practice. Her unique ability to combine deep neuroscience insights with engaging writing, relatable scenarios and actionable take-aways makes her work stand out." * Deepa Suryanarayana, Associate Director, Global Assurance Talent Team, EY *"Whether you're a coaching professional or a manager coaching your team, using neuroscience principles will help you create a more effective coaching experience. Amy Brann translates complex theories and ideas into accessible, practical, and straightforward coaching strategies." * Gemma Leigh Roberts, Chartered Psychologist/Founder at The Resilience Edge *"One contribution of the COVID-19 pandemic has been to sensitize people to their bodies and the processes that enable them to think, feel, love, act and heal. Amy Brann has written a thorough Wikipedia of the brain in coaching. Her third edition is a powerful update of how our brain and neural processes affect us when interacting with and encouraging employees or clients to be open to learning and change." * Richard Boyatzis, PhD, Distinguished University Professor, Case Western Reserve University, Co-author of Primal Leadership and Helping People Change *"Amy Brann's practical and pragmatic approach to neuroscience helps you to put insight into action. For coaches, this information can help you to improve your practice and increase the positive impact of your coaching conversations." * Helen Tupper, CEO, Amazing If and Co-author of The Squiggly Career *"Neuroscience is a topic that no coach or manager can ignore. Amy Brann's well-researched book will provide readers with the latest theory and practical tools for their work. This book is comprehensive, clearly laid out and imaginatively written. I highly recommend Amy's work to those who wish to deploy the latest research in neuroscience to maximize people's performance, resilience, and well-being." * Dr John Blakey, Founder, The Trusted Executive Foundation, CEO Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker *"If you're a coach or leader, you need to read this book! Profoundly researched, practical, and easy to understand, Neuroscience for Coaches unlocks the secrets of how to work with your team more effectively for better results. Amy Brann captures the beautiful intricacies of the brain that will leave you armed with knowledge to use in every area of your life." * Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is a Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author *"This book covers the thought-provoking area of neuroscience and its application to the field of coaching. Although potentially a challenging topic, it is written in an easy-to-read style. Amy Brann is to be congratulated on this third edition which many coaches will find useful and informative." * Professor Stephen Palmer PhD, Centre for Coaching, London *"Amy Brann possesses a wonderful ability to present neuroscience in understandable terms and, crucially, brings this alive with practical applications in the coaching relationship. Her zest for the topic runs through every page of this excellent book." * Keith Nelson, Director of Coaching Programmes, Moller Institute *"Amy Brann explains a difficult topic in plain, uncondescending language. Adding the relevance and potential usage of this new understanding, will add real value to coaches wishing to incorporate neuroscience into their practice. A highly recommended read." * Stephen Murphy, EMCC Global VP Thought Leadership & Development *"In this work, Amy Brann does an exceptional job breaking down the science of our complex cognitive processes in a way that's easy to digest and apply to lead meaningful change. As the world's leading expert on Change Enthusiasm, I love reading about practical science that underpins what I teach. This is the stuff we all need to be aware of to take our organizations to the next level. Managers who put their people first, striving to nurture and inspire their teams, MUST read this book." * Cassandra Worthy, World's Leading Expert on Change Enthusiasm, keynote speaker and author *"When it comes to the field of Neuroscience, Amy is simply the best. And I've looked! The way she is able to turn a scientific subject into something practical and meaningful in the world of work means that this book is a must read for anyone who intrinsically understands the value of Neuroscience in the real, lived world, but hasn't quite been able to bridge the gap yet." * Hodl Whittaker, Learning Manager for Group *"An essential guide for coaches that want to understand how the brain works. Amy simplifies the science, demonstrates the coaching application, and importantly contextualizes why each concept is important in the workplace. An invaluable handbook for coaches, managers, leaders, or anyone that wants to get to know themselves better!" * Melissa J. Sayer, Leadership Team Coach (Performance HUB and 6 Team Conditions) and adjunct Assistant Professor in Leadership & Coaching, Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Brain areas; Chapter - 01: Prefrontal Cortex; Chapter - 02: Basal Ganglia; Chapter - 03: Striatum; Chapter - 04: Insular Cortex; Chapter - 05: Amygdala; Chapter - 06: Anterior Cingulate Cortex; Chapter - 07: Hypothalamus; Chapter - 08: Hippocampus; Chapter - 09: Cerebellum; Section - TWO: Brain chemicals; Chapter - 10: Cortisol; Chapter - 11: Dopamine; Chapter - 12: Oxytocin; Chapter - 13: Serotonin; Chapter - 14: Noradrenaline; Chapter - 15: GABA & Glutamate; Section - THREE: Foundational brain concepts; Chapter - 16: Neurons & Synapses; Chapter - 17: Neuroplasticity; Chapter - 18: Threat / Reward response; Chapter - 19: Neuroimaging; Chapter - 20: Working memory; Chapter - 21: HPA Axis; Chapter - 22: Mirror neurons; Section - FOUR: Brain networks; Chapter - 23: Brain networks; Section - FIVE: The quantum brain; Chapter - 24: The quantum brain; Section - SIX: Neuroscience of classic Coaching areas; Chapter - 25: Self control / willpower; Chapter - 26: Optimism; Chapter - 27: Mindfulness; Chapter - 28: Expectations; Chapter - 29: Beliefs; Chapter - 30: The Foundational Four - Safe Space, Listening, Questioning, Reflecting Chapter - 31: Flow; Chapter - 32: Motivation; Chapter - 33: Decision-making; Chapter - 34: Goals; Chapter - 35: Habits; Section - SEVEN: Neuroscience of not so classic Coaching areas; Chapter - 36: Choice Architecture; Chapter - 37: False Memory; Chapter - 38: Trust; Chapter - 39: Fairness; Chapter - 40: Loneliness; Chapter - 41: Conclusion
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Oxford University Press Inc Affective Neuroscience
Book SynopsisSome investigators have argued that emotions, especially animal emotions, are illusory concepts outside the realm of scientific inquiry. With advances in neurobiology and neuroscience, however, researchers are proving this position wrong while moving closer to understanding the biology and psychology of emotion. In Affective Neuroscience, Jaak Panksepp argues that emotional systems in humans, as well as other animals, are necessarily combinations of innate and learned tendencies; there are no routine and credible ways to really separate the influences of nature and nurture in the control of behavior. The book shows how to move toward a new understanding by taking a psychobiological approach to the subject, examining how the neurobiology and neurochemistry of the mammalian brain shape the psychological experience of emotion. It includes chapters on sleep and arousal, pleasure and pain systems, the sources of rage and anger, and the neural control of sexuality. The book will appeal to researchers and professors in the field of emotion.Trade ReviewIt is an invaluable reference for any neuroscientist interested in understanding the neurobiological basis of drives and emotions where the best information is contained in the animal literature. This is the strength of Panksepp's book which summarizes and references these data around clinically recognizable concepts making the information highly relevant to practising clinicians. * Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences *Jaak Panksepp presents a synopsis of animal research on emotion together with stimulating new ideas on the role and representation of emotion in humans and other mammals. It seemed clear to me that Panksepp's affective neuroscience can provide a valuable foundation to emotion research. These are not entirely new ideas, but by presenting them in a comprehensive text on the neuroscience of emotion, Panksepp constructs a strong defence against the not uncommon view that emotions are 'illusionary concepts outside the realm of scientific enquiry.' For this reason alone, Panksepp is to be congratulated. This is a powerful text that will make a lasting impression on emotion research in general. Panksepp has provided a much-needed review of the animal literature, together with fascinating new ideas on the nature of affective consciousness. * Andy Calder, MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, UK *Table of ContentsPART I: CONCEPTUAL BACKGROUND; PART II: BASIC EMOTIONAL AND MOTIVATIONAL PROCESSES; PART III: THE SOCIAL EMOTIONS
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WW Norton & Co The Invisible Classroom
Book SynopsisImproving student learning with the tools of neuroscience and mindfulness.Trade Review"[E]ducators will find value in the many practical tips and suggestions that this book offers to support their important work and promote positive outcomes among their students." -- Mindfulness"[Kirke Olson] weaves an intricate pattern that is based on research and practical stories across eight chapters. There is an awareness of the hidden details of students’ lives and the web of interpersonal connections that reside in the human brain. Each of the chapters builds on his work in neuroscience, relationships, leadership, memory, nurturance, and mindfulness." -- CHOICE"In The Invisible Classroom, Kirke Olson does an incredible job of using neuroscience to explain student reactivity, and he provides best practices to work with students who exhibit antisocial behavior." -- wise minds. big hearts."As a veteran educator, I have emphasized the importance of first building relationships with students before trying to teach them anything. However, I did not have the science behind my advocacy. After reading your book, The Invisible Classroom: Relationships, Neuroscience and Mindfulness in School, I now have the knowledge and the evidence based practices to support this position as well as others. It has been some time since I have read such an inspiring book that speaks directly to the students we serve. " -- Cecilia Griffin Golden, PhD, Executive Director of Education for the Hillside Family of Agencies, Rochester, NY"Weaving together the discoveries of interpersonal neurobiology, positive psychology, and mindfulness with practical wisdom, Kirke Olson offers an abundance of strategies that educators at every grade level can implement to support their students’ development and make their own work more fulfilling. Drawing on his decades of experience, the author highlights the crucial importance of connection before curriculum as the optimal way to prime the brain for learning, sharing both theory and rich stories of teachers and students working together. What a gift!" -- Bonnie Badenoch, PhD, LMFT, author of Being a Brain-Wise Therapist: A Practical Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology"It is a delight to find a book for teachers that discusses issues such as love, trust, emotional safety, attachment, and the importance of relationships in the classroom in such a clear, well-researched, and readable style. With characteristic integrity, Kirke Olson gently points out that we, as teachers and school staff, have first to model what we wish our students to learn. The author adds to his many years of practical classroom experience an impressive body of research from other disciplines, combining theory and practice with great gentleness and wisdom. The Invisible Classroom joins my short list of classic texts to recommend to both new and experienced teachers on the underlying emotional reality of the classroom. I plan on passing this book along to my daughter, who is currently training to be a teacher." -- Jenny Fox Eades, teacher and author of Celebrating Strengths: Building strengths-based schools and Classroom Tales"The Invisible Classroom is the approach needed in our education system. In a world where information lies at our fingertips through our tablets and smart phones and stress and anxiety are at high levels, mindfulness has become our best tool to slow down and allow students to process the information tossed at them daily. Awareness and accessibility to learning is as important as the academic curriculum being taught. Dr. Olson pragmatically writes about why and, more importantly, how mindfulness can work in your school. I have used some of the techniques and welcomed positive results in a short period of time. I plan on using the ideas in The Invisible Classroom at the start of the next school year." -- Michael Angwin, Director of Student Services, Chabad Jewish Academy, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina"The Invisible Classroom is a brilliant, accessible, and practical guide for every educator who wants to learn how to apply the cutting edge of science in the classroom to optimize learning for students of all ages. Kirke Olson has created a wonderful immersion for educators to understand how the social brain is shaped by relationships and the experiences provided within the learning environment. Not only will you be filled with useful information and transformative knowledge about how we learn, but also the practical tools to wisely create an effective and rewarding experience for both student and teacher alike!" -- Daniel J. Siegel, MD, author, The Mindful Brain and Pocket Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology; Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine"This book achieves a remarkable balance between research, theory, experience, and application in schools. Dr. Olson provides insight, relevance, and useful methods for school administrators, teachers, and parents. Busy educators typically do not have the time or experience to research brain development and cognition. This book filters through the extensive research and synthesizes what has been learned in meaningful ways. Any educator picking up this book will find ready-to-use strategies that can be utilized in the classroom the next day." -- Brian Balke, Superintendent of Schools, Goffstown, New Boston, and Dunbarton, New Hampshire
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Oxford University Press Mirroring Brains
Book SynopsisMirroring Brains combines neuroscience, psychology and philosophy to provide a comprehensive account of one of the most intriguing discoveries of the last 30 years--the discovery of mirror neurons. These neurons are characterized by firing both when someone performs an action, and also when they observe the same action being performed by others. Whereas it was widely regarded as characteristic of only a small subset of neurons, recent discoveries have shown that the mirror property is a fundamental principle of the functioning of the whole brain. Exploring this discovery, Rizzolatti and Sinigaglia explain how we are able to immediately understand others'' actions and emotions, providing a deeper understanding of how we relate to each other and introducing the idea of ''understanding from the inside''.Mirroring Brains provides a new interpretation of the property and function of mirror neurons, allowing readers an insight into a fundamental principle of brain function. Rizzolatti and Sinigaglia provide a rich survey of the main neuronal and psychological findings concerning the mirror mechanism, plus an extensive discussion of its potential role in social cognition. It is an essential read for neuroscientists, psychologists, philosophers, sociologists, and anyone who is interested in understanding how we relate to each other.Table of Contents1: A Mirroring Brain 2: Actions 3: Emotions 4: Vitality Forms 5: Mirroring and Understanding 6: Understanding from the Inside
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Penguin Books Ltd Elastic
Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of The Drunkard''s Walk unlocks the secrets of flexible thinkingWhat do Pokémon Go and Mary Shelley''s Frankenstein have in common?Why do some businesses survive, and others fail at the first sign of change?What gives the human brain the edge over computers?The answer: Elastic Thinking. It''s an ability we all possess, and one that we can all learn to hone in order to succeed, at work and in our everyday lives.Here Leonard Mlodinow, whose own flexible thinking has taken him from physics professor to TV scriptwriter and bestselling author, takes us on a revelatory exploration of how elasticity works. He draws on cutting-edge neuroscience to show how, millennia ago, our brains developed an affinity for novelty, idea generation and exploration. He discovers how flexible thinking enabled some of the greatest artists, writers, musicians and innovators to create paradigm shifts. He investigates the organisations that havTrade ReviewElegant and interesting. . . packed with insights, puzzles and philosophical interludes -- Steven Poole * Guardian *Timely and engrossing. . . a fascinating exploration of how the human mind deals with change -- Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of HabitA book of sparkling intelligence, written with humour and grace -- Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of OxfordLeonard Mlodinow never fails to make science both accessible and entertaining -- Stephen HawkingA fascinating, useful look into how the brain works. Perfect for neophiliacs and everyone else who's dealing with a changing world -- Seth Godin, author of TribesLeonard Mlodinow will make you smarter -- Seth MacFarlane, creator of Family GuyIn this wise and persuasive book, Leonard Mlodinow calls for a change in the very way we think. Using a deft mix of science and storytelling, he shows the limits of linear thinking and the promise of 'bottom up' thinking that embraces ambiguity -- Daniel H. Pink, author of WhenA manifesto for intellectual flexibility. . . If we are to thrive in this new world, argues bestselling science writer Leonard Mlodinow, we're going to need less linear, logical, analytic reasoning and more creative "elastic thinking" -- Julian Baggini * Financial Times *'Stretchy' brains are best. . . Mlodinow's core message is well worth hearing -- Hugo Rifkind * The Times *
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Oxford University Press First Minds Caterpillars Karyotes and Consciousness
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Oxford University Press The Oxford Handbook of Singing
Book SynopsisSinging has been a characteristic behaviour of humanity across several millennia. Chorus America (2009) estimated that 42.6 million adults and children regularly sing in one of 270,000 choruses in the US, representing more than 1:5 households. Similarly, recent European-based data suggest that more than 37 million adults take part in group singing.The Oxford Handbook of Singing is a landmark text on this topic. It is a comprehensive resource for anyone who wishes to know more about the pluralistic nature of singing. In part, the narrative adopts a lifespan approach, pre-cradle to senescence, to illustrate that singing is a commonplace behaviour which is an essential characteristic of our humanity.In the overall design of the Handbook, the chapter contents have been clustered into eight main sections, embracing fifty-three chapters by seventy-two authors, drawn from across the world, with each chapter illustrating and illuminating a particular aspect of singing. Offering a multi-disciplTable of ContentsPART 1: The Anatomy and Physiology of Singing 1: Gillyanne Kayes: Structure and Function of the Singing Voice 2: Tara K Stadelman-Cohen and Robert E Hillman: Voice Dysfunction and Recovery 3: John S Rubin and Ruth Epstein: The Healthy Voice, Lifestyle and Voice Protection (including Exercise, Body Work and Diet) 4: Filipa M B Lã and Brian P Gill: Physiology and its Impact on the Performance of Singing PART 2: The Acoustics of Singing 5: Alan Watson: Breathing in Singing 6: Christian T Herbst, David M Howard and Jan G Svec: The Sound Source in Singing: Basic Principles and Muscular Adjustments for Fine-tuning Vocal Timbre 7: Brad Story: The Vocal Tract in Singing 8: Johan Sundberg: The Acoustics of Different Genres of Singing 9: Desmond Sergeant: The Developing Voice 10: David M Howard and Eric J Hunter: Perceptual Features of Singing 11: Harald Jers: The Impact of Location on the Singing Voice PART 3: The Psychology of Singing 12: Boris A Kleber and Jean Mary Zarate: The Neuroscience of Singing 13: Johan Sundberg: Intonation in Singing 14: Eduardo Coutinho, Klaus R Scherer and Nicola Dibben: Singing and Emotion 15: Evangelos Himonides: Perceived Quality of a Singing Performance: The Importance of Context 16: Karen Wise: Defining and Explaining Singing Difficulties in Adults 17: Simone Dalla Bella: Vocal Performance in Occasional Singers 18: Graham F Welch and Costanza Preti: Singing as Inter- and Intra-personal Communication 19: Annabel J Cohen and Karen M Ludke: Digital Libraries for Singing: The Example of the AIRS Project PART 4: The Development of Singing across the Lifespan 20: Robert Walker: Socio-cultural, Acoustic, and Environmental Imperatives in the World of Singing 21: Sheila C Woodward: Fetal, Neonatal and Early Infant Experiences of Maternal Singing 22: Sandra E Trehub and Helga Rut Gudmundsdottir: Mothers as Singing Mentors for Infants 23: Margaret S Barrett: Singing and Invented Song-making in Infants and Young Children's Early Learning and Development: from Shared to Independent Song-making 24: Valentine Harding: Children Singing: Nurture, Creativity, and Culture. A Study of Children's Music-making in London, UK, and in West Bengal, India 25: Graham F Welch: Singing and Vocal Development 26: Jenevora Williams and Scott Harrison: Boys' Singing Voice Change in Adolescence 27: Lynne Gackle: Adolescent Girls' Singing Development 28: Diana Parkinson: The Effects of Gender on the Motivation and Benefits Associated with Community Singing in the UK 29: Jane Davidson and Lynne Murray: Voice Management and the Older Singer PART 5: Singing Pedagogy 30: John Nix: Systematic Development of Vocal Technique 31: Susan Knight: Addressing the Needs of the Adult "Non-Singer" ("NS") 32: Jean Callaghan: Teaching the Professional Singer 33: Alma Thomas: Mental Preparation for the Performer 34: Mary King and John Nix: Conservatory Teaching and Learning 35: Jeremy Fisher, Gillyanne Kayes and Lisa Popeil: Pedagogy of Different Sung Genres 36: Michael Edward Edgerton: The Extra-normal Voice 37: Yang Yang, Aaron Carter-Enyi, Nandhu Radhakrishnan, Sophie Grimmer, and John Nix: Vocal Music and Pedagogy of Chinese, African and Indian Genres PART 6: The Collective 'Choral' Voice 38: Ursula Geisler and Karin Johansson: Contemporary Concepts and Practices of Choral Singing 39: Joy Hill: The Youth Choir 40: Timothy Day: Cultural History and a Singing Style: "The English Cathedral Tradition" 41: Colin Durrant and Maria Varvarigou: Perspectives on Choral Conducting: Theory and Practice 42: Jane Davidson and Robert Faulkner: Group Singing and Social Identity 43: David M Howard: Intonation and Staying in Tune in A Cappella Choral Singing 44: Dag Jansson: Choral Singers' Perceptions of Musical Leadership PART 7: The Wider Benefits of Singing 45: Stephen Clift and Rebekah Gilbert: Can Singing have a Beneficial Effect on Lung Function and Breathing for People with Respiratory Illness? 46: Jane W Davidson and Sandra Garrido: Singing and Psychological Needs 47: Töres Theorell: The Effects and Benefits of Singing Individually and in a Group 48: June Boyce-Tillman: Unchained Melody: The Rise of Orality and Therapeutic Singing PART 8: Singing and Technology 49: Harm K Schutte: Historical Approaches in Revealing the Singing Voice, Part 1 50: Harm K Schutte: Historical Approaches in Revealing the Singing Voice, Part 2 51: Evangelos Himonides: Ave Verum Pentium: Singing, Recording, Archiving and Analysing within the Digital Domain 52: Garyth Nair (decd), David M Howard, and Graham F Welch: Practical Voice Analyses and their Application in the Studio 53: Peter Pabon, David M Howard, Sten Ternström, Malte Kob and Gerhard Eckel: Future Perspectives
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Oxford University Press Inc Conditioned Taste Aversion Neural and Behavioral Processes
Book SynopsisConditioned taste aversion is arguably the most important learning process that humans and animals possess because it prevents the repeated self-administration of toxic food. It has not only profoundly influenced the content and direction of learning theory, but also has important human nutritional and clinical significance. In addition to its direct relevance to food selection, dietary habits, and eating disorders, it is significant for certain clinical populations that develop it as a consequence of their treatment. The study of conditioned taste aversions has invigorated new theory and research on drug conditioning and addictions, as well as on conditioned immunity. There has also been a substantial amount of recent research exploring the neural substrates of conditioned taste aversion--its neuroanatomy, pharmacology, and role in the molecular and cellular basis of plasticity. This book provides a definitive perspective on the current state of research, theory, and clinical applicatTrade ReviewThe science on conditioned taste aversion in this book is detailed and expansive...[W] orthwhile for those readers enthralled with the topic and interested in animal research. * Doody's Health Sciences Review *Table of ContentsForward Michael Domjan ; Section 1: Introduction and Historical Significance ; 1. Introduction Steve Reilly and Todd R. Schachtman ; 2. The Origins of Conditioned Taste Aversion Learning: An Historical Analysis Kevin B. Freeman and Anthony L. Riley ; Section II: Behavioral Processes ; 3. Conditioned Taste Aversion and Latent Inhibition: A Review Robert E. Lubow ; 4. Preexposure to the US in Nausea-Based Aversion Learning Geoffrey Hall ; 5. Drug-induced Suppression of CS intake: Reward, Aversion, and Addiction Patricia Sue Grigson, Robert C. Twining, Christopher S. Freet, Robert A. Wheeler, and Rastafa I. Geddes ; 6. Conditioned Disgust, but Not Conditioned Taste Avoidance, May Reflect Conditioned Nausea in Rats Linda A. Parker, Cheryl L. Limebeer, and Shadna A. Rana ; 7. Memory Phenomena and CTA Susanne M. Meehan and David C. Riccio ; 8. Postconditioning Event Manipulations on Processing of the Target CS in CTA Todd R. Schachtman, Ashley Ramsey, and Oskar Pineno ; 9. Conditioned Taste Aversion Based on Running or Swimming Robert A. Boakes and Sadahiko Nakajima ; 10. Mechanisms of Overshadowing and Potentiation in Flavor-Aversion Conditioning W. Robert Batsell, Jr. and Gayla Y. Paschall ; 11. Representation-Mediated Food Aversions Peter C. Holland and Daniel S. Wheeler ; 12. Strain Differences in Taste Aversion Learning: Implications for Animal Models of Drug Abuse Anthony L. Riley, Catherine M. Davis, and Peter G. Roma ; 13. Taste, Disgust and Value: Taste Aversion Learning and Outcome Encoding in Instrumental Conditioning Bernard W. Balleine ; 14. Conditioned Taste Aversion Across the Lifespan from Prenascence to Senescence James R. Misanin, Matthew J. Anderson, and Charles F. Hinderliter ; Section III: Neural Analysis and Physiological Mechanisms ; 15. Central Gustatory System Lesions and Conditioned Taste Aversion Steve Reilly ; 16. Mapping Conditioned Taste Aversion Associations through Patterns of cFos Expression Ilene L. Bernstein, Emily E. Wilkins, and Sabiha K. Barot ; 17. Molecular Mechanisms of Taste Learning in the Insular Cortex and Amygdala Liza Barki-Harrington, Katya Belelovsky, Guy Doron, and Kobi Rosenblum ; 18. Hormonal Modulation of Conditioned Taste Avoidance: The Role of Estradiol Kathleen C. Chambers and Houri Hintiryan ; 19. Genetic Influences on Conditioned Taste Aversion Christopher L. Cunningham, Christina M. Gremel, and Peter A. Groblewski ; 20. Conditioned Taste Aversion Induced by Exposure to High Strength Static Magnetic Fields Thomas A. Houpt and James C. Smith ; Section IV: Clinical Application of Research and Target Populations ; 21. Chemical Aversion Treatment of Alcoholism Sam Revusky ; 22. Taste-Immune Associative Learning Gustavo Pacheco-Lopez, Harald Engler, Maj-Britt Niemi, and Manfred Schedlowski ; 23. Taste Aversions in Pregnancy Tracy M. Bayley , Louise Dye, and Andrew J. Hill ; 24. Role of Conditioned Taste Aversion on the Side Effects of Chemotherapy in Cancer Patients Giuseppe Scalera and Mario Bavieri
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Oxford University Press Inc Brain Beauty and Art
Book SynopsisAesthetics has long been the preserve of philosophy, art history, and the creative arts but, more recently, the fields of psychology and neuroscience have entered the discussion, and the field of neuroaesthetics has been born.In Brain, Beauty, and Art, leading scholars in this nascent field reflect on the promise of neuroaesthetics to enrich our understanding of this universal yet diverse facet of human experience. The volume consists of essays from foundational researchers whose empirical work launched the field. Each essay is anchored to an original, peer-reviewed paper from the short history of this new and burgeoning subdiscipline of cognitive neuroscience. Authors of each essay were asked three questions: 1) What motivated the original paper? 2) What were the main findings or theoretical claims made? and, 3) How do those findings or claims fit with the current state and anticipated near future of neuroaesthetics? Together, these essays establish the territory and current boundaries of neuroaesthetics and identify its most promising future directions. Topics include models of neuroaesthetics, and discussions of beauty, art, dance, music, literature, and architecture. Brain, Beauty, and Art will inform and stimulate anyone with an abiding interest in why it is that, across time and culture, we respond to beauty, engage with art, and are affected by music and architecture.Trade ReviewFor anyone wishing to learn about the basic constructs and findings of the new field of experimental neuroaesthetics, this is a must-read book and one destined to advance the field. Each chapter is a gem-a brief and highly readable commentary on a pioneering article in which the author(s) of the article explain their motivating hypotheses and reflect on where the field was then, where it is going, and where it should be going. * Ellen Winner, Professor Emerita, Boston College, and author of How Art Works: A Psychological Exploration (OUP, 2019) and An Uneasy Guest in the Schoolhouse: Art Education from Colonial Times to a Promising Future (OUP, 2022) *A landmark publication for a burgeoning, new discipline, Brain, Beauty, and Art offers much of interest for the scholar, scientist, and general reader on a subject of enduring fascination to us all. Edited by pioneers in the field of neuroaesthetics, this comprehensive volume brings together the most important and consequential research while also providing a compelling account of why the love of beauty in all of the forms is an essential part of what it means to be human. * Daniel H Weiss, President and CEO, The Metropolitan Museum of Art *Dr. Chatterjee is a pioneer in neuroaesthetics - not only because of his enduring and cutting-edge body of academic research, but also because of his ability to bring together experts from disparate fields, build on their own findings and insights, and weave a cohesive and compelling narrative on the field. His latest book, Brain, Beauty, and Art, offers the world's most comprehensive view on this burgeoning field, including what it is, how it affects human behavior, and why it matters. After reading his book, I'm sure you'll agree it matters now more than ever! * Pauline Brown, Former Chair of LVMH North America & Author of Aesthetic Intelligence *Table of ContentsForeword. Where have we been and where are now? A Chatterjee, E Cardlillo Frameworks 1. An early framework for a cognitive neuroscience of visual aesthetics. A Chatterjee 2. Bringing it all together: neurological and neuroimaging evidence of the neural underpinnings of visual aesthetic. M Nadal, CJ Cela-Conde 3. But, what actually happens when we engage with art? M Pelowski, H Leder 4. Naturalizing aesthetics. Steven Brown 5. Moving towards emotions in the aesthetic experience. C Di Dio and V Gallese 6. The aesthetic triad. O Vartanian and A Chatterjee 7. How neuroimaging is transforming our understanding of aesthetic taste. M Skov 8. The cognitive neuroscience of aesthetic experience. M Nadal and M Pearce Beauty 9. Facial beauty and the medial orbitofrontal cortex. JP O'Doherty, RJ. Dolan 10. Beautiful people in the brain of the beholder. A Chatterjee 11. The mark of villainy: the connection between appearance and perceived morality. F Hartung 12. A quest for beauty. T Jacobsen 13. Scene preferences, aesthetic appeal and curiosity: revisiting the neurobiology of the infovore. EA Vessel, X Yue, I Biederman 14. Kinds of beauty and the prefrontal cortex. T Pegors 15. Expertise and aesthetic liking. M Skov & U Kirk 16. Social meaning brings beauty: neural response to the beauty of abstract Chinese characters. X He and W Zhang Art 17. The contributions of emotion and reward to aesthetic judgment of visual art. O Vartanian 18. Embodiment and the aesthetic experience of images. V Gallese, D Freedberg, M Alessandra Umiltà 19. The role of left dorsolateral prefrontal cortices in aesthetic valuation. E Munar & CJ Cela-Conde 20. The role of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex in aesthetic appreciation. M Nadal, Z Cattaneo, and CJ Cela-Conde 21. Is artistic composition in abstract art detected automatically? C Menzel, G Kovács, GU Hayn-Leichsenring, C Redies 22. The contribution of visual area V5 to the perception of implied motion in art and its appreciation. M Nadal and Z Cattaneo 23. Art Is Its own reward. S Lacey, K Sathian 24. Imaging the subjective. EA Vessel, GG Starr 25. Cultural neuroaesthetics of delicate sadness induced by Noh masks. N Osaka 26. Towards a computational understanding of neuroaesthetics. K Iigaya and JP O'Doherty 27. Artists, artworks, aesthetics, cognition. WP Seeley 28. Aesthetic liking is not only driven by object properties, but also by your expectations. M Skov, U Kirk 29. Finding mutual interest between neuroscience and aesthetics: a brush with reality? AJ Parker 30. What can we learn about art from people with neurological disease? A Chatterjee Music 31. Chills, Bets, And Dopamine: a journey Into music reward. L Ferreri, J Riba, R Zatorre, A Rodriguez-Fornells 32. Why does music evoke strong emotions? Testing the endogenous opioid hypothesis. DJ Levitin and LA Fleming 33. Music in all its beauty: adopting the naturalistic paradigm to uncover brain processes during the aesthetic musical experience. E Brattico and V Alluri 34. Investigating musical emotions in people with unilateral brain damage. AM Belfi, A Pralus, C Hirel, D Tranel, B Tillmann*, A Caclin* Language and Literature 35. The neurocognitive poetics model of literary reading 10 years after. AM Jacobs 36. The power of poetry. E Wassiliwizky, W Menninghaus 37. Pictograph portrays what it is: neural response to the beauty of concrete Chinese characters. X He and W Zhang Dance 38. Movement, synchronization, and partnering in dance. S Brown 39. Dance, expertise and sensorimotor aesthetics. B Calvo-Merino 40. An eye for the impossible: exploring the attraction of physically impressive dance movements. ES Cross 41. The mind, the brain and the moving body: dance as a topic in cognitive neuroscience. B Blaesing, B Calvo-Merino 42. Training effects on affective perception of body movements. LP Kirsch, ES Cross Architecture 43. The neuroaesthetics of architecture. O Vartanian 44. Architectural styles as subordinate scene categories. DB Walther 45. Architectural affordances: linking action, perception, and cognition. Z Djebbara, K Gramann 46. Architectural design and the mind. A Coburn Afterword. Where are we now and where are we going? A Chatterjee, E Cardlillo
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Oxford University Press The Inflamed Feeling
Book SynopsisIn 'The Inflamed Feeling' Mats Lekander explores the science behind how you perceive your own health, using visual illusions, personal experiences, placebo, hypochondriacs, and historical anecdotes. Placed against a backdrop of the latest psychoneuroimmunology, he explores why you might feel healthy or why you might feel sickTrade ReviewJoin a thriller-like journey between body and brain, a constantly ongoing tourism in your innermost, in which balance and just as often unbalance is described in an accessible scientific way. Instructive and fun! * Barbo Osher, philanthropist and Consul-General of Sweden in San Francisco *At last a book about the psychology and physiology of well-being, giving fascinating insights into questions about health which takes up so much room in contemporary society * Martin Ingvar, author and Professor of Integrative Medicine at the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden *This is a great read for those wanting a very readable insight into our inner world. Incorporating insights from psychoneuroimmunology, Mats Lekander gives us a personal tour of the way the brain experiences both our outer and inner worlds. The author includes anecdotes of his personal experiences, making the field very accessible to non-specialists as well as highly accomplished scientists * Benjamin Hart, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, USA *A fascinating journey drawing together cognitive psychology, anthropology, sociology and immunology to reveal how perceptions or misperceptions of our inner world (body) impact on our health and wellbeing. A must read! * Neil Harrison, Clinical Professor in Neuroimaging at Cardiff University, UK *Despite major advances in understanding the human immune system over the past few decades, one area that remains mysterious is the intersection between the immune system and other body systems. Among the latter, the nervous system has long been understood to have significant effects on the immune response, and puzzling out the current state of knowledge in this area is the focus of this intriguing book. Lekander (Stockholm Univ., Karolinska Institute) expertly blends current immunological and psychological research with clinical vignettes in a highly readable account. * Choice *Table of Contents1: What does the brain know about the outside world 2: What does the brain know about the body 3: Our inner defence systems 4: The sickness response 5: Disgust and prejudice in disease defence 6: How do you rate your general health 7: Feeling sick and other emotions 8: Can you affect your perceived health? 9: How society affects our health 10: Perhaps its not that bad?
£40.99
The University of Chicago Press Trialectic The Confluence of Law Neuroscience and
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Trialectic is an ambitious, far-ranging book about morality and human agency whose goal is to reconcile radically different ways of understanding people and thereby re-envision the law. Alces has no illusions that this will be easy but he knows the territory well, focusing instead on practical interpretations of morality and their implications for law. In the process we are treated to many fascinating excursions into law, neuroscience, psychology, and evolution.” -- Martha J. Farah | University of Pennsylvania"Peter Alces bravely explores the legal implications of the fact that, as we are mechanistic, biological organisms, moral responsibility and free will are fictions. Believing otherwise, in his succinct words, 'may cost more, in harm, than law can afford.' Alces makes his case with nuanced, provocative ideas and elegant writing. This should be required reading for anyone believing that all the criminal justice system needs is some reforming." -- Robert Sapolsky | author of “Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst" | Stanford UniversityTable of ContentsRead This First (Spoiler Alert) 1 The Plan 2 Tensions 3 “Neurosciences” 4 The Mechanics of “Morality” 5 The Cost of “Morality” 6 An Extreme Position, Indeed Coda: But . . . “What Is the Best Argument against Your Thesis?” Innocent Accessories (Before and After the Fact): Revealed Notes Bibliography Index
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MIT Press MATLAB for Brain and Cognitive Scientists
Book SynopsisAn introduction to a popular programming language for neuroscience research, taking the reader from beginning to intermediate and advanced levels of MATLAB programming.MATLAB is one of the most popular programming languages for neuroscience and psychology research. Its balance of usability, visualization, and widespread use makes it one of the most powerful tools in a scientist's toolbox. In this book, Mike Cohen teaches brain scientists how to program in MATLAB, with a focus on applications most commonly used in neuroscience and psychology. Although most MATLAB tutorials will abandon users at the beginner's level, leaving them to sink or swim, MATLAB for Brain and Cognitive Scientists takes readers from beginning to intermediate and advanced levels of MATLAB programming, helping them gain real expertise in applications that they will use in their work.The book offers a mix of instructive text and rigorous explanations of MATLAB code along with programming tips
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MIT Press Ltd Natural Neuroscience
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Yale University Press The Anatomy of Grief
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Holinger teases out . . . intimate connections, and the psychology of the broken heart, fusing science and the humanities, in her introspective and poetic book."—Erin Blakemore, Washington Post“Holinger has given a gift to the counselling world with this book...With the use of case studies, literature and historical context, Holinger illustrates grief in a way that educates readers and resonates with our varied experiences.”—Samantha Airey, Therapy Today"Dorothy Holinger's exploration of the contours of grief is wise, moving, thought-provoking, and, best of all, extraordinarily helpful. Beautifully written and humane, it is a balm for the bereaved."—Barry Bearak, Pulitzer Prize winner for international reporting“The Anatomy of Grief is a great read. All of us have been affected by grief and will find satisfaction in the new knowledge gained as well as enjoyment from Dorothy Holinger’s talent as a writer.”—Michael K. Rees, MD, MPH, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center“Anatomy of Grief is a gem. Dorothy Holinger approaches grief as a scientist and clinician, combined with personal experience, exploring the evolutionary history, anatomy, and physiology of grief. A real masterpiece.”—Donald L. Schomer, MD, Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, editor of Niedermeyer’s Electroencephalography, VIth and VIIth editions“This is a unique and truly important book to anyone who wishes to understand, and learn how to cope with, grief. Combining research, clinical and personal experience, it presents a practical, relatable, and deeply human guide to the most difficult of times.”— Chris Reid, Director of Product Development and Publishing, Science Magazine"The Anatomy of Grief brings together Dorothy Holinger’s expertise in brain research and her clinical work with grieving patients. She speaks compellingly to the grief-stricken, urging them to resist society's pressure to 'get over it' on some imposed timetable."—Barbara J. King, author of How Animals Grieve
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National Academies Press International Animal Research Regulations
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Elsevier Science Connectome Analysis
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Biology - What can connectomes tell us about the brain? 3. Structural Networks 4. Functional Networks 5. Brain Regions for Network Nodes 6. Network Theoretical Measures 7. Null Models 8. Modularity / Rich Club / Topology 9. Mapping networks (communities) to biology 10. Lesions 11. Networks in a. Development b. ageing c. disease (psychiatry/psychology) d. others (Traumatic brain injury) 12. Machine Learning in connectomics 13. Multimodal MRI and Dynamic network models 14. Genetics 15. List of Resources
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Elsevier Science Cognition in Parkinsons Disease
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsDefining the problem 1. Introduction N. S. Narayanan and Roger L. Albin 2. The epidemiology of cognitive function in Parkinson's disease Caroline M Tanner and Meredith A. Bock 3. Neuropsychology of Parkinson’s disease Steven Anderson and Cole Toovey 4. Cognitive dysfunction and neuropsychiatric aspects of Parkinson’s disease Laura Marsh and Gabriela Austgen Clinical characteristics 5. Cognition in Prodromal Parkinson’s disease Inga Liepelt-Scarfone, Anja Ophey and Elke Kalbe 6. Real-life consequences of cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease Ergun Y. Uc and Kevin Kay 7. Cognitive control and Parkinson’s disease James F. Cavanagh, Sarah Pirio Richardson and Sephira Ryman 8. Speech dysfunction, cognition, and Parkinson’s disease Jeremy Greenlee, Kris Tjaden, Andrea Rohl, Stephanie Gutierrez and Angela C. Roberts Pathophysiology 9. Neuropathology and Cognition in Parkinson’s disease David J. Irwin and David Coughlin 10. Genetics of cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease Roy Alcalay and Adina Wise 11. Animal models of action control and cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease Bernard Balleine 12. Neuroimaging approaches to cognition in Parkinson’s disease Kathleen L. Poston, Leila Kouhsari and Christina Young Circuit mechanisms 13. Functional neuroanatomy of cognition in Parkinson’s disease Nader Pouratian, Timothy J. Florence, Cody Wolfe and Koorosh Mirpour 14. Role of dopamine and clinical heterogeneity in cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson's disease' Roshan Cools, Jorryt Tichelaar, Rick Helmich, Bas Bloem, Rianne Esselink, Katrijn Smulders and Monique Timmer 15. Cholinergic Systems, Attentional-Motor Integration, and Cognitive Control in Parkinson Disease Roger L. Albin, Martin Sarter, Sygrid van der Zee, Teus van Laar, Cindy Lustig, Martijn Muller and Nicolaas I.L.J Bohnen 16. Cognition and serotonin in Parkinson’s disease Philippe Huot, Sebastien Belliveau, Imane Frouni and Cynthia Kwan Towards therapies 17. Caring for patients with cognitive dysfunction, fluctuations and dementia caused by Parkinson’s Disease Georgina Aldridge, Oday Halhouli and Qiang Zhang 18. Neuromodulation of cognition in Parkinson’s disease N. S. Narayanan, Rachel Cole, Derrick Okine and Brooke Yeager 19. The way forward for cognition and Parkinson's disease N. S. Narayanan and Roger L. Albin
£189.95
Elsevier Science Covid19 and Parkinsonism
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Parkinsonism associated with viral infection Irina Ivan, Laura Irincu, ?tefania Diaconu, Cristian Falup-Pecurariu 2. Covid-19, nervous system pathology, and Parkinson’s disease: bench to bedside Aron Emmi, Iro Boura, Vanessa Raeder, Donna Mathew, David Sulzer, James E. Goldman, Valentina Leta 3. Prevalence and outcomes of Covid-19 in Parkinson’s disease: Acute settings and hospital Conor Fearon, Alfonso Fasano 4. Covid-19 and Parkinson’s disease: acute clinical implications, long-COVID and post-Covid-19 parkinsonism Valentina Leta, Iro Boura, Daniel J. van Wamelen, Mayela Rodríguez-Violante, Angelo Antonini, K. Ray Chaudhuri 5. Smell deficits in Covid-19 and possible links with Parkinson’s disease Aron Emmi, Michele Sandre, Andrea Porzionato, Angelo Antonini 6. Spotlight on non-motor symptoms and Covid-19 Silvia Rota, Iro Boura, Yi-Min Wan, Claudia Lazcano-Ocampo, Mayela Rodríguez-Violante, Angelo Antonini, K. Ray Chaudhuri 7. Treatment paradigms in Parkinson’s disease patients and Covid-19 Iro Boura, Lucia Batzu, Espen Dietrichs, K. Ray Chaudhuri 8. Covid-19 and Parkinson’s disease: Nursing care, vaccination and impact on advanced therapies Anna Roszmann, Aleksandra M. Podlewska, Yue Hui Lau, Iro Boura, Annette Hand 9. Social Isolation, loneliness and mental health sequelae of the Covid-19 pandemic in Parkinson’s disease Bradley McDaniels, Indu Subramanian 10. Parkinson’s disease and Covid-19: Is there an impact of ethnicity and the need for palliative care Katarina Rukavina, Victor McConvey, K. Ray Chaudhuri, Janis Miyasaki 11. Covid-19 : The Cynosure of Rise of Parkinson’s Disease Prashanth Lingappa Kukkle 12. Parkinson’s disease and Covid-19: The Effect and Use of Telemedicine Aleksandra M. Podlewska, Daniel J. van Wamelen 13. Impact of Covid-19 on research and training in Parkinson’s disease Yi-Min Wan, Daniel J. van Wamelen, Yue Hui Lau, Silvia Rota, Eng-King Tan
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Cerebellum and Cerebrum in Homeostatic Control
Book SynopsisCerebellum and Cerebrum in Homeostatic Control and Cognition presents a ground-breaking hybrid-brain psychology, proposing that the cerebellum and cerebrum operate in a complementary manner as equal cognitive partners in learning based control. The book synthesises contemporary neuroscience and psychology in terms of their common underlying control principle, homeostasis. Drawing on research and theory from neuroscience, psychology, AI and robotics, it provides a hybrid control systems interpretation of consciousness and self; unconscious mind; REM dream sleep; emotion; self-monitoring and self-control; memory, infantile amnesia; and, cognitive development. This is used to investigate different elements of cerebellum-cerebrum offline interaction; including attention and working memory, and explores cerebellar and cerebral contributions to various aspects of a number of disorders; including ADHD, ASD and schizophrenia. Presenting original ideas around neuropsychological architecture, the book will be of great interest to academics, researchers, and post-graduate students in the fields of neuropsychology, cognitive psychology, neuroscience and clinical psychology.Table of Contents1. Homeostasis, brain, and cognition. 2. Cognition as information representation and processing. 3Learning based control. 4. Critical issues in cognition and learning based control. 5. Brain: Basic structure, control function and development. 6. Brain and cognition: cerebellum and cerebrum. 7. Brain as a hybrid computer: cerebellum and cerebrum as complementary components. 8. Brain-Mind: an integrated architecture. 9. Dreaming brain and dreaming mind. 10. Brain-Mind architecture and an integrated psychology. 11. Psychological processes in terms of neuro-systems dialogue. 12. Systems balance and imbalance: mental health, mental disorders, and some implications for education
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Taylor & Francis Cognitive Psychology in a Changing World
Book SynopsisThis unique textbook explores core cognitive psychology topics from an innovative new perspective, focusing on key real-world issues to show how we understand and experience the world. The book examines compelling topics such as creativity, problem-solving, reasoning, rationality and language, all within the context of modern 21st century life. Each chapter demonstrates how this vibrant and constantly evolving discipline is at the heart of some of the biggest issues facing us all today. The last chapter discusses the future of cognitive psychology, which includes guidance on conducting rigorous, replicable research and how to use skills from cognitive psychology to be an effective student. Packed with pedagogical features, each chapter includes boxed examples of cognitive psychology in the real world and engaging âtry it yourselfâ features. Each chapter also includes objectives, a range of illustrative figures, chapter summaries, key readings and a glossary for ease of use. TTrade ReviewIn this impressive textbook the authors present a remarkably complete overview of the Cognitive Psychology field. The book nicely covers the field's historical roots and current debates. At the same time it also illustrates how cognitive psychology can help to address critical real-world challenges. Highly recommended for students and scholars interested in this wonderful discipline. - Wim De Neys, CNRS Research Director, LaPsyDE, Université Paris Cité, FranceOur fundamental understanding of how the mind works has grown exponentially over the past few decades, but what does basic research on perception, memory, attention, and reasoning tell us about human behaviour in the real world? How can it guide us as we confront such challenges as quantifying risks, coping with climate change and pandemics, and adapting to new technology? Cognitive Psychology in a Changing World makes a compelling and highly readable case that cognitive psychology provides an essential tool for understanding why people act as they do. - David Shanks, Professor and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Brain Sciences, UCL, UKThis text, which deals with basic psychological research and the neuroscientific research that supports it, has the advantage of devoting wide space to practical implications for situations in daily life, thus motivating the reader to understand and learn, as cognitive psychology itself teaches. - Monica Bucciarelli, University of Torino, ItalyLinden Ball and colleagues have created a refreshingly unorthodox cognition text, approaching the discipline from a fresh perspective. Organising the material into three broad sections - shaping, understanding, and experiencing the changing world we inhabit - they reverse the typical order of topics, starting with the bigger picture, and to my mind this works well. The text is full of contemporary real-world examples to engage the reader, backed up with recent research evidence, as well as many ‘try it yourself’ activities. The authors also situate cognitive research within broader issues, such as the replication crisis, open science, and decolonisation. The final chapter is a stimulating discussion of issues and opportunities facing cognitive research in the third decade of the 21st century. - Philip Fine, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Buckingham, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Cognitive psychology in a changing world; Our world today; What is Cognitive Psychology? A brief history of Cognitive Psychology; A global discipline; Cognitive Psychology today; Shaping the world; Understanding the world; Experiencing the world; Final thoughts – Five ways in which Cognitive Psychology can make a difference 2. Problem solving Theoretical integration 3. Creativity and expertise 4. Deductive reasoning 5. Concepts & categories 6. Judgment & decision making 7. Reading 8. Speech & other language issues 9. Writing 9. Memory and forgetting 10. Everyday memory 11. Attention 12. Perception 13. The nature of consciousness 14. The future of cognitive psychology: Issues and opportunities
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Harvard University Press Becoming Human
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMagisterial—merging primatology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology and evolution…Makes an impressive argument that most distinctly human traits are established early in childhood and that the general chronology in which these traits appear can at least—and at last—be identified. -- David P. Barash * Wall Street Journal *How does human psychological growth run in the first seven years, in particular how does it instill ‘culture’ in us? Tomasello addresses this question…by comparing us to chimpanzees and bonobos. Most of all, how does the capacity for shared intentionality and self-regulation evolve in people? This is a very thoughtful and also important book. -- Tyler Cowen * Marginal Revolution *An empirically rich view of human uniqueness that is not only informed by developmental psychology but also by cross-cultural and comparative research. Becoming Human is a theory of human origins, but it is first and foremost an attempt to understand the constant unfolding of our nature. -- Ivan Gonzalez‐Cabrera * History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences *No philosophical question is older than What are we, we humans? Michael Tomasello contributes a splendid, empirically based answer to this hoary debate in Becoming Human. -- Benjamin Gregg * International Dialogue *Theoretically daring, experimentally ingenious, and astonishingly generative, Becoming Human squarely tackles the abiding question of what makes us human. -- Susan Gelman, University of MichiganThis grand synthesis of three decades of collaborative research at the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig is a landmark in our understanding of human development. -- Paul Harris, Harvard UniversityBecoming Human is destined to become a classic. Anyone who is interested in cognitive science, child development, human evolution, or comparative psychology should read this book. It surely would have provoked a letter from Darwin—an intellectual ancestor, along with Vygotsky, of this scientific masterpiece. -- Andrew Meltzoff, University of WashingtonThis is a must-read from a thinker who has had a major hand in our current understanding of the genealogy of human uniqueness and character. -- Henry Wellman, University of Michigan
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Harvard University Press Rewired
Book SynopsisSocial media and the always-connected digital life really are undermining our relationships. Carl Marci shows that our phone and Facebook habits aren’t just distractions; they’re altering our brains, harming our ability to communicate intimately. Fortunately, there are ways out. More than a critic, Marci offers solutions for tech-life balance.Trade ReviewEye opening…[Marci] offers suggestions for better dealing with our digital age and the lure these devices have on our brains to affect our attention span, decision making, and the ability to build connections with others. -- Rhonda Lunemann * Technical Communication *Marci is the rare voice who can speak with authority as a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and practicing consumer psychologist. His diagnosis of the American condition is clear—we are addicted to our digital lifestyles and consequently less connected to each other. I advise everyone who cares about their mental, physical, and financial well-being to read Marci’s lively book and follow his prescriptions for a healthy tech-life balance. -- Michael L. Platt, author of The Leader’s BrainA fascinating and comprehensive look at how technology, media, and information are affecting our brains and our behavior. Marci stresses the importance of the prefrontal cortex in managing our health and well-being, and he shows how our increasing use of and reliance on phones and social media have affected our attention spans, decision making, and ability to build connections with others. -- Elizabeth Johnson, Executive Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative, University of PennsylvaniaExceptional. -- Saurabh Sharma * MoneyControl *
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Sinauer Associates Is an Imprint of Oxford University Press Why We See What We Do Redux A Wholly Empirical Theory of Vision
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Cambridge University Press Nutritional Psychiatry
Book SynopsisThere is increasing evidence that mental health problems such as schizophrenia, depression and anxiety are linked with poor nutrition. This is a book for mental health professionals, to enable them to use state of the art nutritional interventions alongside conventional therapies when treating their patients.Trade Review'Nutritional Psychiatry is a must-read for anyone interested in this important emerging field of mental health science. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and evidence on how diet and nutrition can influence mental health and well-being. Whether you are a mental health professional, a student, or a curious reader, I hope that you will find this book as informative, engaging, and inspiring as I did.' Allan Young, Director of the Centre for Affective Disorders at King's College London, UKTable of Contents1. Basic principles of nutrition Eileen Gibney; 2. Diet and the microbiome-gut-brain axis: Feeding your microbes for mental health benefit Kenneth J. O'Riordan, Elizabeth Schneider, Ger Clarke and John F. Cryan; 3. The Mediterranean diet and mental health Mary I. Butler and Sabrina Mörkl; 4. Psychobiotics and fermented foods Ted Dinan; 5. Diet interventions for anxiety and depression Heidi M. Staudacher, Scott Teasdale, Caitlin Cowan, Rachelle Opie, Tetyana Rocks and Felice N. Jacka; 6. Schizophrenia, Microbiota and Nutrition John R. Kelly; 7. Recognising the importance of nutrition for child and adolescent mental health Cohen Kadosh and Dr Nicola Johnstone; 8. Old age and nutrition Ivan Aprahamian, Andréia de Oliveira Pain and Sandra Maria Lima Ribeiro; 9. Broad-spectrum micronutrients and mental health Julia J. Rucklidge, Jeanette M. Johnstone, Amelia Villagomez, Noshene Ranjbar and Bonnie J. Kaplan; 10. Epigenetics Lynda Sedley.
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Taylor & Francis Python for Experimental Psychologists
Book SynopsisPython for Experimental Psychologists equips researchers who have no prior programming experience with the essential knowledge to independently script experiments and analyses in the programming language Python. This book offers an excellent introduction, whether you are an undergraduate, a PhD candidate, or an established researcher.This updated edition is on Python 3 (the most current version). It starts by teaching the fundamentals of programming in Python and then offers several chapters on scripting experiments (displaying stimuli, obtaining and logging user input, precision timing, etc.) using the popular PsychoPy package. The remainder of the book is dedicated to data analysis and includes chapters on reading/writing to text files, time series, eye tracking, data visualisation, and statistics.Access to online support material enriches the learning experience with colour figures, example stimuli, datasets, scripts, and a portable Windows installation of Py
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Cultural Memory
Book SynopsisBringing together neuroscientists, social scientists, and humanities scholars in cross-disciplinary exploration of the topic of cultural memory, this collection moves from seminal discussions of the latest findings in neuroscience to variegated, specific case studies of social practices and artistic expressions. This volume highlights what can be gained from drawing on broad interdisciplinary contexts in pursuing scholarly projects involving cultural memory and associated topics.The collection argues that contemporary evolutionary science, in conjunction with studies interconnecting cognition, affect, and emotion, as well as research on socially mediated memory, provides innovatively interdisciplinary contexts for viewing current work on how cultural and social environments influence gene expression and neural circuitry. Building on this foundation, Cultural Memory turns to the exploration of the psychological processes and social contexts through which cultural mTrade Review"With something as diffuse as 'cultural memory,' the rich resources behind the humanities, social sciences, and neuroscience must be called upon. Readers will here be amply rewarded by the range and clarity of the competing frameworks on offer. Leading experts consistently help make sense of this vast terrain even as they help build it and trouble its assumptions. Throughout, literature and the arts help us to think through enactive, evolutionary, and predictive scientific models of mind, memory, and trauma."Richard C. Sha, Professor of Literature and Affiliate Professor of Philosophy, American University "This innovative collection approaches the situated dynamism, adaptive resilience, and transgenerational reach of human memory. From ancient folk tales to modernist epics and immigrant recipes, storytelling and symbolization support the plasticity and pluralism of cultural memory in search of sustainable worlds. Combining new research in neuroscience and epigenetics with cultural analysis, this volume has profound implications for how we understand and enact consciousness, agency, and collective identity in the face of war, globalization, and the ruins of time."Julia Reinhard Lupton, author of Shakespeare Dwelling: Designs for the Theater of Life"This book represents an audacious attempt to integrate cultural knowledge into a general neuro-cognitive model of human knowledge. Such integration is a necessary step toward our understanding of how primate cognition over time evolve to accommodate the rise of of human communication and human culture."T. Givon, Professor Emeritus of Linguistics and Cognitive Science, University of OregonTable of ContentsIntroduction: Cultural Memory from Interdisciplinary Perspectives Donald R. Wehrs Part 1: The Neuroscience of Cultural Memory1. Synaptic Epigenesis and the Social Brain Suzanne Nalbantian and Jean-Pierre Changeux 2. Molecular Epigenetics, the Biology of Memory, and Biology as MemoryMaurizio Meloni 3. Molecular Mechanisms of Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance: Implications for Cultural Memory Peter Sarkies 4. From Self-Continuity to Culture and Back: The Brain’s Scale-Free Activity and Temporal Memory of the WorldGeorg Northoff 5. The Evolution and Dissolution of Cultural MemoryDon M. Tucker and Phan Luu Part 2: Cultural Memory in Psychological and Social Contexts6. Collective Memory: Conceptual Foundations and Group FormationJames V. Wertsch, Henry L. Roediger III, and Christopher L. Zerr7. Cultural Memory: Sharing Recollections We Don’t Have About Things That Never HappenedPatrick Colm Hogan 8. The Aesthetics of Culture: Framing Shared Experiences Through Embodied MetaphorsAndrea Carraro, Angelie Ignacio, Eva L. Cupchik, and Gerald C. Cupchik9. The U.S. Civil War and Cultural MemoryDavid S. Reynolds Part 3: The Arts, Literature, and Contested Cultural Memory 10. The Memorial’s Vernacular Arc Between Berlin’s Denkmal and New York City’s 9/11 MemorialJames E. Young11. Nourishment for the Mind: Narrating Indian Food as Cultural MemoryAlexa Weik von Mossner12. Neural Pluralism and Cultural Memory in Eliot’s The Waste Land and Akhmatova’s Requiem Donald R. Wehrs 13. From Implicit Memory to Cultural Counter-Memory: Marguerite Duras Rewriting Colonial Trauma Sirkka Knuuttila
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Taylor & Francis Narrative Perception and the Embodied Mind
Book SynopsisThis book encourages cross-disciplinary dialogues toward introducing a new framework for neuro-narratology, expanding on established theory within cognitive narratology to more fully encompass the different faculties involved in the reading process. To investigate narrative cognition, the book traces the ways in which cognitive patterns of embodiment â and the neural connections that comprise them â in the reading process are translated into patterns in narrative fiction. Drawing theories of episodic memories and nonvisual perception of space, Farmasi draws on theories of episodic memories and nonvisual perception of space in analyzing a range of narratives from twentieth century prose. The first set of analyses shines a light on perception and emotion in narrative discourses and the construction of storyworlds, while the second foregrounds the readerâs experience. The volume makes the case for the fact that narratives need to be understood as dynamic elements of the interact
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Taylor & Francis Neuroscience for Designing Green Spaces
Book SynopsisUrban parks and gardens are where people go to reconnect with nature and destress. But do they all provide the same benefits or are some better than others? What specific attributes set some green spaces apart? Can we objectively measure their impact on mental health and well-being? If so, how do we use this evidence to guide the design of mentally healthy cities?The Contemplative Landscape Model unveils the path to answer these questions. Rooted in landscape architecture and neuroscience, this innovative concept is described for the first time in an extended format, offering a deep dive into contemplative design and the science behind it. In the face of the global mental health crisis, and increasing disconnection from nature, design strategies for creating healthier urban environments are what our cities so sorely need. This book delves into the neuroscience behind contemplative landscapes, their key spatial characteristics, and practical applications of the ContemplTrade Review"This fantastic book provides strong evidence of how vital our outdoor spaces are in improving health and well-being, especially post-pandemic. It shows how healthier urban environments can be achieved to mitigate the impacts of climate change, population growth, ageing, and urbanisation. It is a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners and students."Dr Bruno Marques, President of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA), Associate Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand"Creating salubrious landscapes has been a goal of landscape design as old as the landscape architecture profession. This monograph presents a very convincing case of the Contemplative Landscape Model to marry both the goal of aesthetics and health promotion value of landscapes. It will be a very useful reference for researchers, students and practitioners in the field of landscape architecture."Dr Tan Puay Yok, Professor, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore"Whilst there is significant evidence showing the beneficial effects of nature to wellbeing, there is still so much we don’t know about cause and effect. This book presents some new arguments – including a role for our subconscious – and drawing on Jung’s model of the psyche to help account for the profound effect nature has on us, positive and negative."Jenny Roe, Professor in Design & Health, School of Architecture, University of Virginia, USATable of ContentsIntroduction PART 1: SCIENCE BEHIND THE CONTEMPLATIVE LANDSCAPES 1. Therapeutic Mechanisms of Urban Green Spaces 2. Brain Response to Contemplative Landscapes and Mental Health Implications 3. How to Benefit the Most from Contemplative Landscape Exposure? PART 2: CONTEMPLATIVE LANDSCAPE FEATURES 4. Character of Peace and Silence 5. Compatibility 6. Layers of the Landscape 7. Landform 8. Biodiversity 9. Color and Light 10. Archetypal Elements PART 3: EXISTING AND FUTURE APPROACHES 11. How to Design Contemplative Landscapes? Best Practices and Case Examples 12. How to Identify Contemplative Landscapes? CLM User’s Manual 13. A Vision of a Mentally Healthy City
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Where Language Meets Thought
Book SynopsisIn the World Library of Psychologists series, international experts present career-long collections of what they judge to be their most interesting publications extracts from books, key articles, research findings, and practical and theoretical contributions.Ellen Bialystok has published widely in the field of cognitive development and decline across the lifespan. Her research uses behavioral and neuroimaging methods to examine the effect of experience on cognitive and brain systems with a focus on bilingualism. Her discoveries include the identification of differences in the development of cognitive and language abilities for monolingual and bilingual children, the use of different brain networks by monolingual and bilingual young adults performing cognitive tasks, and the postponement of symptoms of dementia in bilingual older adults. In other studies, she has investigated the effects of bilingual education on children's development and the cognitive and brain con
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Cambridge University Press Measuring Behaviour
Book SynopsisMeasuring Behaviouris the established go-to text for anyone interested in scientific methods for studying the behaviour of animals or humans. It is widely used by students, teachers and researchers in a variety of fields, including biology, psychology, the social sciences and medicine. This new fourth edition has been completely rewritten and reorganised to reflect major developments in how behavioural studies are conducted. It includes new sections on the replication crisis, covering Open Science initiatives such as preregistration, as well as fully up-to-date information on the use of remote sensors, big data and artificial intelligence in capturing and analysing behaviour. The sections on the analysis and interpretation of data have been rewritten to align with current practices,with advice on avoiding common pitfalls. Although fully revised and revamped, this new edition retains the simplicity, clarity and conciseness that have madeMeasuring Behavioura classic since the first edition appeared more than 30 years ago.Trade Review'A brilliant new edition of this classic guide to studying both animal and human behaviour, it is also a wonderful introduction to the scientific method: asking questions; formulating testable hypotheses; designing a research programme; research ethics; the recording, statistical analysis and interpretation of data; sample sizes, replication and reliability; and how best to communicate the findings to both a scientific and a public audience. Inspiring reading for field and laboratory researchers in ethology, psychology, anthropology, social sciences and public health, and for policy makers, too, and especially timely now, with an analysis of how social networks influence group dynamics and the spread of ideas and diseases.' Nick Davies, Professor of Behavioural Ecology, University of Cambridge, UK'From choosing a study animal to designing an experiment, from recording data to writing publications, this superb little book succinctly captures everything that a budding researcher needs to know to do excellent behavioural research. Updated to incorporate new chapters on the replication crisis, ethics, and animal social groups, and broadened to cover human behaviour, the new edition of this much-valued classic is the best ever.' Kevin N. Laland, Professor of Behavioural and Evolutionary Biology, University of St Andrews, UK'The new Measuring Behaviour, in which Paul Martin is joined by Melissa Bateson, retains all the succinct crystal clarity of the previous editions and significantly extends its reach to include major new sections on the reproducibility crisis, ethical and legal considerations in research, and the use of modern technologies in data collection. Its lucidity and comprehensive scope mean that, more than ever, it should be the go-to reference for all those wishing to run behavioural studies.' Mike Mendl, Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of Bristol, UK'Ever since its first edition in 1986, Measuring Behaviour has been an invaluable resource for anyone interested in recording, measuring and analysing how and why animals - including humans - do what they do. This newest edition is more useful than ever, an indispensable reference for students and established scientists alike. Melissa Bateson and Paul Martin have comprehensively revised and updated the volume, adding material to address important contemporary issues such as the replication crisis, the ethics of animal research, and how to manage the sometimes-complex publication process. This beautifully written 'how to' guide is a must read for researchers engaged in the study of behaviour.' Stephen Nowicki, Professor of Biology, Psychology and Neurobiology, Duke University, USA'An essential 'how to' guide to research in animal behaviour, this new updated edition goes through all the stages needed to achieve scientifically valid results from initial planning to presenting the final conclusions. Highly recommended for students wanting to achieve the highest standards of scientific research.' Marian Stamp Dawkins, University of Oxford, UK'Over the past several years I have recommended Measuring Behaviour to students, postdocs and even accomplished researchers. Since its initial publication, Measuring Behaviour has saved many investigators from shabby technique and the reinvention of unsatisfactory new wheels. ... This new edition represents a greatly enlarged and modernised vision of behavioural measurement. The new edition (boldly but quite correctly) discusses the measurement of human and non-human behaviour in parallel. In addition to the bricks and mortar issues of sampling frequency and ethograms, the new edition considers the replication crisis, basic principles of research design, and the ethics of studying living subjects. It would be a marvellous text for a course on behavioural research method, but every serious student of behavioural empiricism will benefit from this work. It is truly a tour de force.' David Stephens, Professor of Ecology, Evolution, and Behaviour, University of Minnesota, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Science and Truth; 3. Choosing a Research Question; 4. Designing a Behavioural Study; 5. Ethics and the Law; 6. Defining Behavioural Metrics; 7. Recording Methods; 8. Recording Technology; 9. Individuals and Groups; 10. Measurement Quality; 11. Data Analysis; 12. Interpreting and Communicating Findings; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Diet Impacts on Brain and Mind
Book SynopsisScientists, industry, and the public are all interested in how what we eat affects our brain and mind. Stevenson and Francis provide a comprehensive account of this new and emerging science, written in an accessible style for both educated lay and scientific readers.Trade Review'A scholarly and balanced overview of the literature and a treasure trove of information for those wanting to take a deep dive into diet and health.' Dana Small, Yale University, USA'This book provides a highly detailed and authoritative look at the role of diet on mind and brain. While the focus is very much on human nutrition, the authors bring in relevant animal research when trying to understand mechanism.' Charles Spence, University of Oxford, UKTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Pregnancy, infancy and development; 3. Acute effects of food intake; 4. Chronic effects of food intake – Western-style diets; 5. Dietary neurotoxins; 6. Neuroprotective effects of diet; 7. Food-related drugs and food as a drug; 8. Starvation and caloric restriction in adults; 9. Essential nutrient deficiencies in adults; 10. Implications and conclusions.
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Cambridge University Press Buzz
Book SynopsisMost of us crave new experiences and sensations. Whether it''s our attraction to that new burger place or the latest gadget, newness tugs at us. But what about those who can''t seem to get enough? They jump out of planes, climb skyscrapers, and will eat anything (even poisonous pufferfish) Prompting others to ask ''what''s wrong'' with them. These are high sensation-seekers and they crave intense experiences, despite physical, or social risk. They don''t have a death wish, but seemingly a need for an adrenaline rush, no matter what. Buzz! describes the world of the high sensation-seeking personality in a way that we can all understand. It explores the lifestyle, psychology, and neuroscience behind adrenaline junkies and daredevils. This tendency, or compulsion, has a role in our culture. But where is the line between healthy and unhealthy thrill-seeking? The minds of these adventurers are explained page by page.Trade Review'Our team worked closely with Kenneth Carter on a science exhibition about the motivations of extreme sports athletes. He has an amazing ability to clearly communicate the psychology of sensation-seekers through personal stories that dispel myths and stereotypes. Discover your own sensation-seeking traits and come away inspired to pursue personal goals with enthusiasm and purpose!' Science North, Canada'An engaging and informative romp through the fascinating world of thrill-seekers and risk-takers. Kenneth Carter does a skilful job of weaving scientific research with real-life examples, making the topic come alive for readers.' Scott O. Lilienfeld, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor, Emory University, Atlanta'Kenneth Carter brilliantly and seamlessly weaves together neuroscientific research with an extraordinary assortment of humorous, enlightening, and jaw-dropping anecdotes. He takes us on a fascinating journey; exploring the brain chemistry, cognitions, myriad behaviors, and relationships of thrill-seekers. Fasten your seatbelts - it's an amazing ride and a terrific book!' Lisa Ferentz, The Ferentz Institute and author of Treating Self-destructive Behaviors in Trauma Survivors: A Clinician's Guide'Part of what makes Buzz! such an engaging read is that it brilliantly balances the extreme with the mundane, couching amazing acts of risk-taking with science that applies to all of us.' The San Francisco Book Review'With writing that is accessible and approachable, Buzz! is an enjoyable overview of distinctive psychological personality traits and characteristics and an in-depth look at the motivation for risk-taking, flow, and HSS personalities.' Curt Davidson, Journal of Experiential EducationTable of Contents1. What is sensation-seeking; 2. Born to be wild; 3. Faster, hotter, louder: the everyday life of a high sensation-seeker; 4. Lights, camera, action: sports and adventure in high sensation-seeking; 5. What about your friends: the relationships of high sensation-seekers; 6. All in a day's work; 7. The dark side of high sensation-seeking; 8. Super power or super problem; Conclusion.
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Cambridge University Press Keynes Aidleys Nerve and Muscle
Book SynopsisThis well-established and acclaimed textbook introducing the rapidly growing field of nerve and muscle function has been completely revised and updated. Written with undergraduate students in mind, it begins with the fundamental principles demonstrated by the pioneering electrophysiological experiments on cell excitability. This leads to more challenging material recounting recent discoveries from applying modern biochemical, genetic, physiological and biophysical, experimental and mathematical analysis. The resulting interdisciplinary approach conveys a unified contemporary understanding of nerve and skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle function at the molecular, cellular and systems levels. Emphasis on important strategic experiments throughout clarifies the basis for our current scientific views, highlights the excitement and challenge of biomedical discovery, and suggests directions for future advances. These fundamental ideas are then translated into discussions of related disease conditions and their clinical management. Now including colour illustrations, it is an invaluable text for students of physiology, neuroscience, cell biology and biophysics.Trade Review'Huang has taken on the mammoth task of bringing the book up-to-date and has succeeded in maintaining the enthusiastic and eminently readable approach of Keynes and Aidley, who created one of the greatest physiology books covering the crucial areas of nerve and muscle. The fascinating historical perspectives on the discovery of membrane potentials, the transmission of nerve impulses and their molecular basis are essential reading for students of medicine and physiology with a curiosity about scientific methods, and progress.' Michael A. Ferenczi, Imperial College London'...a beautifully written gem. It is clearly illustrated, and it makes one of the most difficult areas of biology completely accessible. It should find its way onto the bookshelves of electrophysiologists everywhere and any students who aspire to master one of the most exciting areas of modern biology.' Denis Noble, University of Oxford'This classic textbook on the fundamental biophysics and physiology of nerve and muscle remains an unparalleled source of knowledge that has served the scientific field for decades. Prof. Huang elegantly manages to update this edition with recent findings within this broad field continuing the excellence that characterizes this work.' Thomas Holm Pedersen, University of Aarhus, Denmark'Professor Christopher Huang has updated and significantly broadened the scope and the translational endpoints of the classical textbook of Integrative and Cell Physiology Keynes & Aidley's Nerve and Muscle. The result is a comprehensive, well planned, logically presented and extensively referenced monograph. Based on the text and supporting figures, it builds on the strengths of the parent textbook while also providing new in-depth coverage of recent advances in neurophysiology as well as skeletal and cardiac muscle electrophysiology and contractility. The internationally recognized research accomplishments of Professor Huang on key cell physiology mechanisms of the heart and skeletal muscle form the basis of very informative material concerning cardiac rhythm disturbances and some aspects of exercise physiology and aging. This textbook will serve as a valuable resource for undergraduates, graduate students, as well as both basic science and clinical faculty members in Life Sciences.' Wayne Giles, University of Calgary, CanadaTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. Structural organization of the nervous system; 2. Resting and action potentials; 3. Background ionic homeostasis of excitable cells; 4. Membrane permeability changes during excitation; 5. Voltage-gated ion channels; 6. Cable theory and saltatory conduction; 7. Neuromuscular transmission; 8. Synaptic transmission in the nervous system; 9. The mechanism of contraction in skeletal muscle; 10. The activation of skeletal muscle; 11. Excitation-contraction coupling in skeletal muscle; 12. Contractile function in skeletal muscle; 13. Cardiac muscle; 14. Ion channel function and cardiac arrhythmogenesis; 15. Smooth muscle; Further reading; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Neuroscience for Neurosurgeons
Book SynopsisHighlighting the principles of basic neuroscience and its application to neurosurgical disease, neurological conditions are broken down into current academic themes and advances. This book outlines key animal models and clinical principles of common conditions, helping clinicians design and conduct appropriate research projects to improve prognosis.Table of ContentsSection 1. Basic and computational neuroscience: 1. Neuroanatomy Farhana Akter, Charles Reilly, Christophe Dupre, and Shifa Hossain; 2. Cerebral autoregulation Xingping Qin, Parisa Nikrouz and Farhana Akter; 3. Neuroimmune interactions Allison Chang; 4. Anatomy and physiology of the neuron Oluwatobi Ariyo and Farhana Akter; 5. Synaptic transmission Katrina Hon and Nigel Emptage; 6. Sensory pathways Rachel Chau, Megan Chau and Farhana Akter; 7. Somatosensory and somatic motor systems Maria Kaltchenko and Farhana Akter; 8. Neuron models Kumaresh Krishnan; 9. An introduction to artificial intelligence and machine learning Shun Yao, Ye Wu and Farhana Akter; 10. Artificial intelligence in neuroscience Will Xiao, Mengmi Zhang and Gabriel Kreiman; 11. Probability and statistics Zachary T. Miller; Section 2. Clinical neurosurgical diseases; 12. Glioma David M. Ashley and Justin T. Low; 13. Brain metastases: molecules to medicine Ethan S. Srinivasan, Vadim Tsvankin, Eric W. Sankey, Matthew M. Grabowski, Pakawat Chongsathidkiet and Peter E. Fecci; 14. Benign adult brain tumors and pediatric brain tumors Shun Yao, Umar Raza and Farhana Akter; 15. Biomechanics of the spine Gaetano De Biase and Kingsley Abode-Iyamah; 16. Degenerative cervical myelopathy Timothy J. Florence, Joel S. Beckett and Langston T. Holly; 17. Spondylolisthesis Yike Jin, Ann Liu, Ravi Medikonda and Timothy F. Witham; 18. Radiculopathy Yingda Li and Michael Y Wang; 19. Spinal tumors Ziev B. Moses, Matthew Trawczynski and John E O'Toole; 20. Acute spinal cord injury and spinal trauma Dominique M. O. Higgins, Pavan S. Upadhyayula, Michael Argenziano and Paul McCormick; 21. Traumatic brain injury Kristin A. Keith and Jason H. Huang; 22. Vascular neurosurgery Karol P. Budohoski and Adib A. Abla; 23. Pediatric vascular malformations Alaa Montaser and Edward R. Smith; 24. Craniofacial neurosurgery John T. Smetona and John A. Persing; 25. Hydrocephalus Benjamin C. Reeves, Jason K. Karimy, Phan Q. Duy and Kristopher T. Kahle; 26. Peripheral nerve injury response mechanisms Andrew S. Jack and Line Jacques; 27. Clinical peripheral nerve injury models Andrew S. Jack, Charlotte J. Huie and Line Jacques; 28. The neuroscience of functional neurosurgery Joseph S. Bell, TJ Florence, Maya Harary, Maxwell D. Melin, Hiro Sparks and Nader Pouratian; 29. Neuroradiology: focused ultrasound in neurosurgery Massimiliano Del Bene, Roberto Eleopra, Francesco Prada and Francesco DiMeco; 30. Magnetic resonance imaging in neurosurgery David J. Segar, Jasmine A. Thum, Dhiego Bastos and Alexandra J. Golby; 31. Brain mapping Anthony T. Lee, Cecilia Dalle Ore and Shawn L. Hervey-Jumper.
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Palgrave MacMillan UK Crime Genes Neuroscience and Cyberspace
Book SynopsisMoving beyond challenges which confront contemporary criminological theorizing such as: the stagnation of critical criminology, the relativistic nihilism of the ‘cultural turn’, posthumanism, and virtual criminology, the author codifies and ‘applies’ the latest version of the framework to the study of crime, both in and out of cyberspace.Table of ContentsChapter One. Introduction.- Chapter Two. Criminological and Social Theory: Surveying the Contemporary Landscape.- Chapter Three. Neuroscience and Cybercrime.- Chapter Four. Do We Need a ‘Virtual Criminology’?.- Chapter Five. Cyber Violence.- Chapter Six. Codification and Application of the Genetic-Social Framework.- Concluding Observations
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Taylor & Francis An Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
Book SynopsisAn Introduction to Cognitive Psychology: Processes and Disorders provides a comprehensive, yet accessible, overview of the field for undergraduate students. The fourth edition has been thoroughly revised throughout to provide a comprehensive introduction to the core topics of cognition, including memory, perception, thinking, and language. Uniquely, alongside coverage of normal cognitive function, the book also includes chapters on clinical disorders such as agnosia, amnesia, and aphasia, providing a more balanced insight into the nature of cognition and its related disorders.Key features: Completely revised and updated throughout to provide a comprehensive overview of current thinking in the field Accessibly written by experienced textbook authors and academic experts, including Michael Eysenck and Sophie Scott A new chapter on Problem Solving, written by Fernand Gobet, a leading authority in the field Trade ReviewNow in its fourth edition, this textbook provides a comprehensive and very accessible introduction to human cognition—from perception through attention, memory, thinking, language, and emotion. Uniquely, together with describing normal cognitive processes, it covers corresponding disorders of cognition. It is exceptionally clearly written and up to date, well suited to college and university introductory courses on cognition. Indeed, it is a great place to begin for anyone with an interest in how the mind works! — Colin M. MacLeod, PhD FRSC, Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Waterlo This book offers a superbly edited overview of the basics of cognitive psychology from the different perspectives of a variety of experts. It also stands out against traditional textbooks in this area in that it provides an engaging and unique approach by including a comprehensive review of the disorders associated with each area of cognitive psychology. This is something I think students will fully appreciate and find helpful and relevant." — Steve Charlton, Douglas College and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada In this revised 4th Edition, David Groome and his expert contributors have created a comprehensive and clearly-presented textbook. The four separate chapters on ‘disorders’ are an excellent feature of the book. — Vicki Bruce, Professor of Psychology and former Head of the School of Psychology at Newcastle University 'Now in its fourth edition, this textbook provides a comprehensive and very accessible introduction to human cognition—from perception through attention, memory, thinking, language, and emotion. Uniquely, together with describing normal cognitive processes, it covers corresponding disorders of cognition. It is exceptionally clearly written and up to date, well suited to college and university introductory courses on cognition. Indeed, it is a great place to begin for anyone with an interest in how the mind works!' Colin M. MacLeod, PhD FRSC, Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo 'This book offers a superbly edited overview of the basics of cognitive psychology from the different perspectives of a variety of experts. It also stands out against traditional textbooks in this area in that it provides an engaging and unique approach by including a comprehensive review of the disorders associated with each area of cognitive psychology. This is something I think students will fully appreciate and find helpful and relevant.' Steve Charlton, Douglas College and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada 'In this revised 4th Edition, David Groome and his expert contributors have created a comprehensive and clearly-presented textbook. The four separate chapters on ‘disorders’ are an excellent feature of the book.' Vicki Bruce, Professor of Psychology and former Head of the School of Psychology at Newcastle University Table of ContentsCh1 Introduction to cognitive psychology (David Groome) Ch2 Perception (Graham Edgar, Helen Edgar, & Graham Pike) Ch3 Attention (Graham Edgar, Helen Edgar, & Elizabeth Styles) Ch4 Disorders of perception and attention (Tom Manly & Hayley Ness) Ch5 Short-term memory (David Groome & Robin Law) Ch6 Long-term memory (David Groome & Robin Law) Ch7 Disorders of memory (David Groome) Ch8 Thinking and problem-solving (Fernand Gobet) Ch9 Disorders of thinking and problem-solving (Fernand Gobet & Nicola Brace) Ch10 Language (Sophie Scott) Ch11 Disorders of language (Sophie Scott) Ch12 Cognition and emotion (Michael Eysenck)
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Cambridge University Press The Cognitive Neuroscience of Bilingualism
Book SynopsisThis book offers an introduction to the bilingual brain. It is a useful resource for researchers and students, bringing together various theories and research approaches in the cognitive neuroscience of bilingualism and a state-of-the-art overview of empirical findings on this topic from various perspectives.Trade Review'Our field was awaiting for a long time such a comprehensive volume that covers the whole topic of the cognitive neuroscience of bilingualism: From neurons to words and to cognitive functions. An outstanding work that should become a must-read for students and researchers.' Jubin Abutalebi, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Italy'Like no other book on bilingualism, this is a complete and up-to-date captivating book on the intricacies of the bilingual brain. An extraordinary resource for students and researchers interested in the interplay between the bilingual cognitive mind and the structural bilingual brain.' Roberto R. Heredia, Texas A&M International University, USA'This book is a must-read for anyone interested in cognitive neuroscience of bilingualism. Readers will acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts necessary to grasp the topic. The chapters outline clear learning objectives, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. The material is presented in an accessible and engaging style that keeps the reader's attention. Despite its scientific rigor, the book is a delight to read, comparable to a well-written novel.' Alina Leminen, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland'Accessible to non-specialists, this book presents a comprehensive review of the key issues in bilingual brain research. The multidisciplinary perspectives and methodologies are well described and explained, along with clear illustrations of new topics covering language and the environment, culture, child-adult learning differences, and many more, all in simple and concise terms.' Ping Li, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, ChinaTable of Contents1. Theories and methods in the cognitive neuroscience of bilingualism: an introduction; 2. Neural representations and language processing in the bilingual brain; 3. Bilingualism, language development, and brain plasticity; 4. Aphasia and the bilingual brain; 5. Cross-linguistic effects of bilingualism; 6. Bilingual lexical and conceptual memory; 7. Cognitive and neurocognitive effects of bilingualism; 8. Conclusion.
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WW Norton & Co Conscience
Book SynopsisThrough science and philosophy, Conscience illuminates the answer to the question of how we determine right from wrong.Trade Review"No one blends philosophy and neuroscience as well as Patricia Churchland. Here she provides a much-needed correction to the usual emphasis on reasoning and logic in moral philosophy. Our judgements are guided by ancient intuitions and brain processes shared with other mammals." -- Frans de Waal"Conscience is illuminating, entertaining and wise." -- Nature"... her conclusion—that conscience is not as fixed or universal as we might like to think—is a fascinating and provocative one." -- Economia
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Critical Neuroscience
Book SynopsisCritical Neuroscience: A Handbook of the Social and Cultural Contexts of Neuroscience brings together multi-disciplinary scholars from around the world to explore key social, historical and philosophical studies of neuroscience, and to analyze the socio-cultural implications of recent advances in the field. This text's original, interdisciplinary approach explores the creative potential for engaging experimental neuroscience with social studies of neuroscience while furthering the dialogue between neuroscience and the disciplines of the social sciences and humanities. Critical Neuroscience transcends traditional skepticism, introducing novel ideas about how to be critical' in and about science.Table of ContentsCredits viiList of Illustrations viiiAbout the Editors xList of Contributors xiPreface xiiiIntroduction: Critical Neuroscience—Between Lifeworld and Laboratory 1Suparna Choudhury and Jan SlabyPart I—Motivations and Foundations 271 Proposal for a Critical Neuroscience 29Jan Slaby and Suparna Choudhury2 The Need for a Critical Neuroscience: From Neuroideology to Neurotechnology 53Steven Rose3 Against First Nature: Critical Theory and Neuroscience 67Martin Hartmann4 Scanning the Lifeworld: Toward a Critical Neuroscience of Action and Interaction 85Shaun GallagherPart II—Histories of the Brain 1115 Toys are Us: Models and Metaphors in Brain Research 113Cornelius Borck6 The Neuromance of Cerebral History 135Max Stadler7 Empathic Cruelty and the Origins of the Social Brain 159Allan YoungPart III— Neuroscience in Context: From Laboratory to Lifeworld 1778 Disrupting Images: Neuroscientific Representations in the Lives of Psychiatric Patients 179Simon Cohn9 Critically Producing Brain Images of Mind 195Joseph Dumit10 Radical Reductions: Neurophysiology, Politics and Personhood in Russian Addiction Medicine 227Eugene Raikhel11 Delirious Brain Chemistry and Controlled Culture: Exploring the Contextual Mediation of Drug Effects 253Nicolas LanglitzPart IV— Situating the brain: From Lifeworld back to Laboratory? 26312 From Neuroimaging to Tea Leaves in the Bottom of a Cup 265Amir Raz13 The Salmon of Doubt: Six Months of Methodological Controversy within Social Neuroscience 273Daniel S. Margulies14 Cultural Neuroscience as Critical Neuroscience in Practice 287Joan Y. Chiao and Bobby K. CheonPart V— Beyond neural correlates: Ecological approaches to psychiatry 30515 Re-Socializing Psychiatry: Critical Neuroscience and the Limits of Reductionism 307Laurence J. Kirmayer and Ian Gold16 Are Mental Illnesses Diseases of the Brain? 331Thomas Fuchs17 Are there Neural Correlates of Depression? 345Fernando Vidal and Francisco Ortega18 The Future of Critical Neuroscience 367Laurence J. KirmayerIndex 385
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