Cognitive Neuroscience

This text is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to cognitive neuroscience, written by two experienced researchers and designed for both students and professionals. It covers key theoretical, conceptual, and methodological issues, with clinical applications such as developmental disorders, brain injuries, and dementias. The fifth edition has been revised for greater clarity, with new artwork, Key Questions, Thought Questions, and online resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 600 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This fifth edition of an accessible and comprehensive text in cognitive neuroscience delves into the most significant theoretical, conceptual, and methodological issues. Written by two experienced researchers renowned for their teaching abilities, the narrative is coherent, ensuring concepts are interconnected across chapters. The carefully chosen topics enable readers to grasp the broader picture without being overwhelmed by details. Clinical applications, such as developmental disorders, brain injuries, and dementias, are emphasized. Analogies, examples, opening case studies, and In Focus boxes further engage readers and demonstrate the relevance of the material to real-world concerns. Revised for enhanced clarity, the fifth edition includes new and updated artwork, Key Questions to review concepts, and Thought Questions to develop critical thinking skills for evaluating future developments in this rapidly evolving field. An expanded set of online resources is also available to support learning.

Weight: 1846g
Dimension: 216 x 277 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108926386
Edition number: 5 Revised edition