Description
Book SynopsisThis book is a conversational and accessible introduction to the brain. Beginning from basic elements of neuroscience, the acclaimed scientist Rafael Yuste guides readers through increasingly sophisticated topics.
Trade ReviewLectures in Neuroscience aptly conveys the excitement of a field of research that's continually opening up new vistas. Yuste's style is easygoing, conversational, and often witty. -- Ralph Greenspan, associate director, Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind, UC San Diego
Rafael Yuste, a leading neuroscientist and early advocate of the BRAIN Initiative, presents his stimulating view of the fundamental organization of the brain: circuits that convert predictions into actions. Focusing on the mammalian cerebral cortex, and emphasizing repeating patterns across sensory perception, action, and cognition, Yuste is enthusiastic, conversational, and opinionated. It’s a book I wish I had read when making the transition from molecular genetics to neuroscience. -- Cori Bargmann, Torsten N. Wiesel Professor, The Rockefeller University
Dr. Rafael Yuste’s lively
Lectures in Neuroscience…[is] the perfect beginner’s guide to neuroscience, Complete with ample vibrant pictures and diagrams, each chapter is entertaining to read and makes you excited to investigate the black box that is the brain. If you have ever found yourself wanting to learn more about the neurobiological basis of things like sensory processing or learning and memory but never knew where to start, Yuste’s
Lectures in Neuroscience is the book for you. Once you pick it up, you won’t be able to put it down! * Knowing Neurons *
Table of ContentsPreface
1. Principles
2. Brains
3. Neurons
4. Circuits
5. Networks
6. Vision
7. Audition
8. Olfaction
9. Touch
10. Pain
11. Reflexes
12. Motor Planning
13. Motor Selection
14. Motor Control
15. Emotions
16. Speech
17. Memory
18. Thinking
Index
