Principles of Neural Science-5판

Deciphering the link between the human brain and behavior has always been one of the most intriguing뾞nd often
challenging뾞spects of scientific endeavor. The sequencing of the human genome, and advances in molecular biology, have
illuminated the pathogenesis of many neurological diseases and have propelled our knowledge of how the brain controls
behavior.

To grasp the wider implications of these developments and gain a fundamental understanding of this dynamic, fast-moving
field, Principles of Neuroscience stands alone as the most authoritative and indispensible resource of its kind.

In this classic text, prominent researchers in the field expertly survey the entire spectrum of neural science, giving
an up-to-date, unparalleled view of the discipline for anyone who studies brain and mind. Here, in one remarkable
volume, is the current state of neural science knowledge뾯anging from molecules and cells, to anatomic structures and
systems, to the senses and cognitive functions뾞ll supported by more than 900 precise, full-color illustrations. In
addition to clarifying complex topics, the book also benefits from a cohesive organization, beginning with an
insightful overview of the interrelationships between the brain, nervous system, genes, and behavior. Principles of
Neural Science then proceeds with an in-depth examination of the molecular and cellular biology of nerve cells,
synaptic transmission, and the neural basis of cognition. The remaining sections illuminate how cells, molecules, and
systems give us sight, hearing, touch, movement, thought, learning, memories, and emotions.

The new fifth edition of Principles of Neural Science is thoroughly updated to reflect the tremendous amount of
research, and the very latest clinical perspectives, that have significantly transformed the field within the last
decade.

Ultimately, Principles of Neural Science affirms that all behavior is an expression of neural activity, and that the
future of clinical neurology and psychiatry hinges on the progress of neural science. Far exceeding the scope and
scholarship of similar texts, this unmatched guide offers a commanding, scientifically rigorous perspective on the
molecular mechanisms of neural function and disease뾬ne that you뭠l continually rely on to advance your comprehension
of brain, mind, and behavior.