Neuropedia: A Brief Compendium of Brain Phenomena

by Eric H. Chudler, Kelly Chudler (Illustrations)

A fun and fact-filled A-Z treasury for anyone with a head on their shoulders

Neuropedia journeys into the mysteries and marvels of the three pounds of tissue between your ears--the brain. Eric Chudler takes you on a breathtaking tour of the nervous system with dozens of entries that explore the structure and function of the brain and cover topics such as the spinal cord and nerve cells, the methods of neuroscientific research, and the visionary scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding what makes each of us who we are.

The brain has fascinated and puzzled researchers, physicians, and philosophers for thousands of years and captivated us with each new discovery. This compendium of neuroscientific wonders is brimming with facts and insights, helping us to make sense of our current understanding of the nervous system while identifying the frontiers in our knowledge that remain unexplored. Chudler guides readers through a variety of rare and common neurological disorders such as alien hand disorder, Capgras syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and stroke, and discusses the latest brain-imaging methods used to diagnose them. He discusses neurochemicals, neurotoxins, and lifesaving drugs, and offers bold perspectives on human consciousness that enable us to better appreciate our place in nature.

With marvelous illustrations by Kelly Chudler, Neuropedia is an informative and entertaining trip into the inner world of the brain.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Neuroscience, Brain

176 pages, Hardcover

Published November 22, 2022

Reviews

[Kenji Kishimoto · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. In the last couple of months, I've come to the conclusion that I love neuroscience, so this book was amazing. Easy read, full of comedy and facts that are fun to know.

[Paul Vogelzang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful, funny, and deeply engrossing. Great book and excellent illustrations! Thank you for the Smithsonian Associates interview, Dr. Chudler: https://notold-better.com/brain-healt...

[Brian Hutzell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading Neuropedia won’t turn you into a brain surgeon, but it will give you a lot of pleasure. I started reading Princeton Press’s “Pedia” series last year, and now own all eight of them (Fungipedia, Florapedia, Birdpedia, Treepedia, Insectpedia, Geopedia, Neuropedia, and Dinopedia). Good for carrying along whenever and wherever you might find yourself with a few minutes to spare, the entries in these books are served up in bite-sized chunks, perfect for filling those spare minutes.

[Nina K Vrbinc · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Neuropedia! Even with a solid background in neurology, I discovered lots of new and fun brain facts. The alphabetical format makes it easy to read, though I do wish there were even more entries — the brain has so much more to offer! It’s not perfect, but it’s light, informative, and very enjoyable.
Bonus: this was the first book I finished since becoming a mom — so it holds a special place.

[Spectre Z · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many topics with just the right amount of writing on each. I'm glad I own this book, because I will be referring back to it in the future. I greatly enjoyed the formatting and will be reading more from this series.

[Shira · Rating 5 out of 5]

SUPER helpful for learning about neuroscience and provides incredible examples/ descriptions of phenomena concerning different parts of the brain

[Borna Tarashi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Staying true to its name, “Neuropedia” provides a brief overview of a wide variety of brain related phenomena in alphabetical order. I personally found the topics discussed in this book extremely interesting and presented in a way such that it’s easy to understand while also provoking you to maybe research more on your own.

[Flapjck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Writer got jokes

Insightful stuff on the brain

[Sol Y Luna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome neurology book! Definitely was a great introduction to the subject for me.

[Matt J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exactly what it claims to be. Interesting foray into a variety of neurological topics of interest, this book also has several helpful and fun illustrations. Even with a B.S. in Psychology there were some entries that were completely new to me.

[Jorgi]

Cute little dictionary of neuroscience topics and important figures in the field

[Leanore Maia · Rating 3 out of 5]

really cool little book!! would be wayyy more interesting if I didn't know a lot about neurobiology already 😔