BRAIN by O'Shea, Michael ISBN 0192853929

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Provides an introduction to the main issues and findings in brain research. This book describes the historical developments behind our understanding of what the brain is and what it does, and explores the key questions neuroscientists face concerning the relationship between the brain and thought, memories, perceptions, and actions.

This is a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research. It gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain, and thought, memories, perceptions, and actions. The Brain: A Very Short Introduction provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research, and gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain and the mind. It includes chapters on brain processes, perception, memory, motor control and the causes of 'altered mental states'. A final chapter discusses possible future developments in neuroscience, touching on artificial intelligence, gene therapy, the importance of the Human Genome Project, drugs by design, and transplants.

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[edit] Title

BRAIN

[edit] Author

O'Shea, Michael

[edit] ISBN

0192853929

[edit] Published

08/12/2005

[edit] Publisher

Oxford University Press

[edit] Binding

paperback

[edit] Retail Price

6.99 (GBP)

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6.29 (GBP)

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