Neurons and Networks : an Introduction to Neuroscience

by John E. Dowlin

Harvard University Press is proud to announce the second edition of a widely admired introductory textbook. When first published, Neurons and Networks filled the need for an introductory neuroscience text that is lucid, accessible, authoritative, logically organized, and concise. Avoiding the encyclopedic coverage that makes most neuroscience texts overwhelming, Neurons and Networks focused instead on building the solid foundation of understanding and knowledge required for further study.

The new edition retains the features that made the first edition so consistent emphasis on results and concepts that have stood the test of time; abundant high-quality illustrations; exceptionally clear explanations of technical terms. Completely revised and enlarged with six new chapters, the second edition of Neurons and Networks is an introduction not just to neurobiology, but to all of behavioral neuroscience. It is an ideal text for first- or second-year college students with minimal college science exposure. It is also an invaluable resource for students in biology, psychology, anthropology, and computer science who seek an accessible guide to a discipline that will be a critically important area of research in the twenty-first century.

Genres: Neuroscience, Science

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Jeffrey Boucher · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first neuroscience book, and is great for that purpose! It's strategy is to give a series of "case study"-type stories in neuroscience which are well established, with the purpose of demonstrating concepts which are useful in thinking about neuroscience more generally. On the other hand: it is not very well cited, you are mostly on your own for further reading. But as I said, the content is mostly restricted to the very-well-established