Encyclopedia of the Human Brain

Author: Grafman, Jordan H.

Brand: Elsevier

Edition: 2

ISBN: 9780128204801

Release Date: 16-10-2024

Package Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.7 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Hardcover

Number Of Pages: 3842

Details: Encyclopedia of the Human Brain, Second Edition, Seven Volume Set builds on the success of the first edition, providing neuroscience researchers with the ideal ‘one-stop’ resource on all topics related to human brain understanding. Given the length of time since the first edition published, EHB2 is thoroughly revised, with substantial updates on many new and exciting topics, including areas such as human neuroimaging, non-invasive brain stimulation, molecular biology (including genetics and epigenetics), and the clinical diagnoses of brain disorders, along with chapters exploring the introduction of new theoretical and methodological ideas in areas ranging from cognitive neuroscience to evolution of the human brain.

In total, there are 440 articles – a vast increase from 224 previously – thus reflecting the huge explosion in neuroscience research during the last 20 years. EHB2 provides a brand new generation of neuroscientists with the perfect tool with which to learn and master the fundamentals of how and why the human brain operates as it does. Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for exploring the human brain Includes timely, key topics, providing an excellent overview of the field in a thematically structured one-stop shop location Moves from an alphabetical structure to a systems/topic approach that is more fruitful for specialized readers and allows easier serendipity to less expert readers