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OverviewThe Biology of Thought Full Product DetailsAuthor: Krishnagopal Dharani (AP Medical Services, Adoni, India)Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc Imprint: Academic Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.500kg ISBN: 9780128009000ISBN 10: 0128009004 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 12 September 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPART I. Basic Concepts in Neurobiology 1. Functional Anatomy of the Brain 2. Physiology of the Neuron 3. Memory PART II. The Molecular-Grid Model 4. Primary Thoughts and Ideas 5. The Perceptual Neurons 6. Dendrites and Primary Thoughts 7. The Molecular-Grid Model 8. Memory, Intelligence and Molecular-Grid PART III. Evolution of Mind 9. Mind and Consciousness 10. Metaphysics of Thought PART IV. Computers and Brain 11. Molecular-Grids and ComputersReviews""Our ways of thinking and understanding the brain and our lives as people, along with the progress of computer science are also affected by The Biology of Thought. This is science writing at its finest and most cerebral, and should not be missed."" --Pacific Book Review ""An exhaustive look at the process behind the formation of thoughts and memories... One particular chapter, which goes deeper into the formation of memory traces and dendritic pleats, may be the most interesting section for general readers, as it discusses mental pathways that exist in utero and in newborns—which, he says, may explain artistic prodigies, such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart... An engaging, in-depth, and accessible book on brain function."" --Kirkus Reviews Our ways of thinking and understanding the brain and our lives as people, along with the progress of computer science are also affected by The Biology of Thought. This is science writing at its finest and most cerebral, and should not be missed. --Pacific Book Review An exhaustive look at the process behind the formation of thoughts and memories... One particular chapter, which goes deeper into the formation of memory traces and dendritic pleats, may be the most interesting section for general readers, as it discusses mental pathways that exist in utero and in newborns-which, he says, may explain artistic prodigies, such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart... An engaging, in-depth, and accessible book on brain function. --Kirkus Reviews Our ways of thinking and understanding the brain and our lives as people, along with the progress of computer science are also affected by The Biology of Thought. This is science writing at its finest and most cerebral, and should not be missed. -- Pacific Book Review Our ways of thinking and understanding the brain and our lives as people, along with the progress of computer science are also affected by The Biology of Thought. This is science writing at its finest and most cerebral, and should not be missed. -- Pacific Book Review An exhaustive look at the process behind the formation of thoughts and memories... One particular chapter, which goes deeper into the formation of memory traces and dendritic pleats, may be the most interesting section for general readers, as it discusses mental pathways that exist in utero and in newborns-which, he says, may explain artistic prodigies, such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart... An engaging, in-depth, and accessible book on brain function. -- Kirkus Reviews Author InformationDr. Dharani graduated from Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) in 1987, and did his Master of Surgery from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (South Karnataka) in 1992. He completed his Senior Residency in Vascular Surgery from Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) and is presently working as a Senior Civil Servant in AP Medical Services. He is also a science promotional writer, and has written a locally published book titled “The Role of Cell Membrane in the Origin of Life. His articles have been published in various Indian Science Journals such as ScienceIndia, Amity College of Biotechnology (Noida), local magazines and others. He can be contacted with queries at kgdharanidr@gmail.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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