Functions of the Brain: A Conceptual Approach to Cognitive Neuroscience

Author:   Albert Kok
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781138323681


Pages:   374
Publication Date:   11 September 2019
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Albert Kok
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   1.034kg
ISBN:  

9781138323681


ISBN 10:   1138323683
Pages:   374
Publication Date:   11 September 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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About the Author Preface 1: The birth of cognitive neuroscience 2: Introducing the brain: from synapse to networks 3: Representation, computing and control 4: Activation, attention and awareness 5: Perception and action 6: Memory systems 7: Emotions Epilogue References Index

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A comprehensive synthesis of the field of cognitive neuroscience with far-sighted views of where the field is going and what it might mean for human knowledge. A must read for all students and research scientists. Michael S. Gazzaniga Director, Sage Center University of California, Santa Barbara A systematic and highly accessible introduction to cognitive neuroscience, covering all main areas in this field and the links between them. This integrative overview can provide an excellent foundation for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Martin Eimer, Professor of Psychology, Birkbeck, University of London, UK Fellow of the British Academy and the German National Academy of Sciences


'A comprehensive synthesis of the field of cognitive neuroscience with far-sighted views of where the field is going and what it might mean for human knowledge. A must read for all students and research scientists.' Michael S. Gazzaniga, Director, Sage Center, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA 'A systematic and highly accessible introduction to cognitive neuroscience, covering all main areas in this field and the links between them. This integrative overview can provide an excellent foundation for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.' Martin Eimer, Professor of Psychology, Birkbeck, University of London, UK, Fellow of the British Academy and the German National Academy of Sciences


'A comprehensive synthesis of the field of cognitive neuroscience with far-sighted views of where the field is going and what it might mean for human knowledge. A must read for all students and research scientists.' Michael S. Gazzaniga, Director, Sage Center, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA 'A systematic and highly accessible introduction to cognitive neuroscience, covering all main areas in this field and the links between them. This integrative overview can provide an excellent foundation for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.' Martin Eimer, Professor of Psychology, Birkbeck, University of London, UK, Fellow of the British Academy and the German National Academy of Sciences


'A comprehensive synthesis of the field of cognitive neuroscience with far-sighted views of where the field is going and what it might mean for human knowledge. A must read for all students and research scientists.' Michael S. Gazzaniga, Director, Sage Center, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA 'A systematic and highly accessible introduction to cognitive neuroscience, covering all main areas in this field and the links between them. This integrative overview can provide an excellent foundation for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.' Martin Eimer, Professor of Psychology, Birkbeck, University of London, UK, Fellow of the British Academy and the German National Academy of Sciences


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Albert Kok is Emeritus Professor at the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Society of Psychophysiological Research (SPR, USA) and Chairman of the Society of Psychonomics in the Netherlands.

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