The fascinating story of two hundred years of pioneering brain research. Pribram takes us on a compelling journey from the dawn of our collective "recorded perceptions" in cave paintings to our greatest achievements as a species. He explains the important task of mapping the bra…
Brain Slices in Basic and Clinical Research describes advancements in the field of brain function and dysfunction through use of central nervous system slice preparations. Topics are authored by leading scientists and include the following:Mechanisms of synaptic plasticity as th…
The topics covered in the book's 17 chapters vary from mechanisms of synaptic plasticity as the basis of memory processes, chaos and synaptic variability, brain calcium currents, glutamate receptors, pathophysiology of excitotoxins, cerebral hypoxia-ischemia, neuronal injury, an…
Attractively illustrated with over a hundred halftones and drawings, this volume presents a series of vibrant profiles that trace the evolution of our knowledge about the brain. Beginning almost 5000 years ago, with the ancient Egyptian study of "the marrow of the skull, " Stan…
"This volume presents a series of profiles that trace the evolution of our knowledge about the brain."--Résumé de l'éditeur.