Reference Books on Neuroscience
Reference books offer background information, overviews, definitions, summaries, or snapshots of larger topics.
International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences by Publication Date: 2015This multivolume set includes a number of entries and information about neuroscience.
Biological Psychology: An Introduction to Behavioral, Cognitive, and Clinical Neuroscience by
Biological Psychology Fifth Edition is a comprehensive survey of the bases of behaviour that is both authoritative and up-to-date. Building on the strengths of its predecessors, it continues to offer an outstanding illustration program and a very broad perspective - encompassing lucid descriptions of behaviour, evolutionary history, development, proximate mechanisms and applications. The Fifth Edition has been thoroughly updated and hones students' critical thinking ability - yet remains reader-friendly throughout.
Call Number: QP 360 .R658 2007Publication Date: 2007
Dictionary of Cognitive Science: Neuroscience, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, and Philosophy by
A translation of the renowned French reference book, Vocabulaire de sciences cognitives , the Dictionary of Cognitive Science presents comprehensive definitions in more than 120 subjects. Topics range from 'Abduction' to 'Writing', and each entry is covered from as many perspectives as possible within the domains of psychology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, philosophy, and linguistics. The editor and his advisory board, each a specialist in one of these areas, have brought together 60 internationally recognized scholars to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of the most current and dynamic thinking in the cognitive sciences.
Publication Date: 2003
Neuroscience: An Introduction by
This engaging book will serve as an introductory text inneuroscience. It conveys important ideas in neuroscience withoutoverburdening the student with unnecessary detail. Drawing from his35 years of teaching experience of teaching at Oxford University,the author concentrates on concepts and observations that studentsfind difficult, amusing, interesting or exciting. Starting with a brief history of neuroscience, it coverscellular and biophysical aspects, sensory systems, motor systems,the hypothalamus, the automatic nervous system, learning and memoryand speech and reading.
Call Number: QP 355.2 .S74 2006Publication Date: 2006
Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience by
This title informs readers at all levels about the growing canon of cognitive neuroscience, and makes clear the challenges that remain to be solved by the next generation.
Call Number: QP 360.5 .P73 2008Publication Date: 2007
Hardcore Neuroscience by
Hardcore Neuroscience focuses on the essentials of neuroscience, as an ultra-high yield Step 1 review and an ideal course supplement. Figures and images help students visualize key concepts, and the concise, outline format allows rapid access to vital information. Critical "hardcore" facts are highlighted in the text, emphasizing the most heavily tested information for review.
Call Number: RC 343.6 .W36 2006Publication Date: 2005
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