Principles of Neurobiology, Second Edition, emphasizes how scientific knowledge is acquired and organized around key experiments to illustrate progress. It is written in a clear and consistent style by a single author, suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, and includes online resources for engagement.

Format: Hardback
Length: 734 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Principles of Neurobiology , Second Edition presents the major concepts of neuroscience with an emphasis on how we know what we know. The text is organized around a series of key experiments to illustrate how scientific progress is made and helps upper-level undergraduate and graduate students discover the relevant primary literature. Written by a single author in a clear and consistent writing style, each topic builds in complexity from electrophysiology to molecular genetics to systems level in a highly integrative approach. Students can fully engage with the content via thematically linked chapters and will be able to read the book in its entirety in a semester-long course. Principles of Neurobiology is accompanied by a rich package of online student and instructor resources including animations, figures in PowerPoint, and a Question Bank for adopting instructors.

Principles of Neurobiology

Principles of Neurobiology , Second Edition presents the major concepts of neuroscience with an emphasis on how we know what we know. The text is organized around a series of key experiments to illustrate how scientific progress is made and helps upper-level undergraduate and graduate students discover the relevant primary literature. Written by a single author in a clear and consistent writing style, each topic builds in complexity from electrophysiology to molecular genetics to systems level in a highly integrative approach. Students can fully engage with the content via thematically linked chapters and will be able to read the book in its entirety in a semester-long course. Principles of Neurobiology is accompanied by a rich package of online student and instructor resources including animations, figures in PowerPoint, and a Question Bank for adopting instructors.

Key Features

Organized around a series of key experiments to illustrate how scientific progress is made

Helps upper-level undergraduate and graduate students discover the relevant primary literature

Written by a single author in a clear and consistent writing style

Each topic builds in complexity from electrophysiology to molecular genetics to systems level in a highly integrative approach

Students can fully engage with the content via thematically linked chapters

Can read the book in its entirety in a semester-long course

Online Student and Instructor Resources

Principles of Neurobiology is accompanied by a rich package of online student and instructor resources including animations, figures in PowerPoint, and a Question Bank for adopting instructors.

These resources enhance the learning experience and help students better understand the complex concepts of neuroscience

The Question Bank provides students with practice questions and answers to test their knowledge

The animations and figures in PowerPoint help illustrate key concepts visually

Overall, Principles of Neurobiology is an essential resource for students studying neuroscience and related fields

It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the field, while also emphasizing the importance of scientific methodology and critical thinking

Weight: 2538g
Dimension: 225 x 286 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367514716
Edition number: 2 New edition