Cognitive neuroscience is a new & rapidly evolving field that brings together cognitive psychology & neuroscience drawing conceptual & technical elements from both these traditional disciplines in the quest to better understand the complex human brain functions that have puzzled thinkers for centuries. Written by seven leaders in the field Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience informs readers at all levels about the growing canon of cognitive neuroscience & makes clear the many challenges that remain to be solved by the next generation. KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS * Authorative Textbook for an Emerging Discipline drawing together the research & theory developed in the field over the last two decades & is written by seven leaders in the field * Emphasis on Brain Function integrating technology & research examples throughout * Clearly structured with logical progression of chapters that matches onto courses easily * Richly illustrated in full colour throughout * Accessible Pedagogy
Includes:: chapter introductions end-of-chapter summaries boxed material on topics of special interest extensive references appendix that covers the essentials of neural signalling & extensive glossary of key terms * Free Sylvius 4.0 download included with every book including an interactive tutorial on human neuroanatomy & a digital atlas of human brain structure (see below) STUDENT SUPPLEMENTS * Companion Website available at www.sinauer.com/cogneuro: Offers a range of study tools such as Chapter Summaries Chapter Outlines Animations Key Terms Flash Cards & Online Quizzes. * Sylvius 4.0: Interactive Atlas & Visual Glossary of the Human Central Nervous System By S. Mark Williams Leonard E. White & Andrew C. Mace The new Sylvius 4.0 provides a unique computer-based learning environment for exploring & understanding the structure of the human central nervous system. Sylvius 4.0 features fully annotated surface views of the human brain as well as interactive tools for dissecting the central nervous system & viewing fully annotated cross-sections of preserved specimens & living subjects imaged by magnetic resonance. This newly expanded & reconfigured Sylvius 4.0 is more than a conventional atlas; it incorporates a comprehensive visually rich searchable database of more than 500 neuroanatomical terms that are concisely defined & visualized in photographs magnetic resonance images & illustrations from Neuroscience Fourth Edition. For users familiar with its predecessors this version of Sylvius unites the atlas content & utility of Sylvius Pro (and earlier versions of Sylvius) with the reference content of Sylvius VG (and Sylvius for Neuroscience) making this version of Sylvius a single source for teaching & understanding the organization of the human central nervous system. The new Sylvius 4.0 is an excellent resource for neuroscience educators medical students physical therapy students other postgraduate & professional learners as well as undergraduate pre-medical & biological psychology students.