Encyclopedia of the Human Brain, Four-Volume Set

by Vilayanur S. Ramachandran MBBS PhD Hon. FRCP (Editor)

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In the past decade, enormous strides have been made in understanding the human brain. The advent of sophisticated new imaging techniques (e.g. PET, MRI, MEG, etc.) and new behavioral testing procedures have revolutionized our understanding of the brain, and we now know more about the anatomy, functions, and development of this organ than ever before. However, much of this knowledge is scattered across scientific journals and books in a diverse group of specialties: psychology, neuroscience, medicine, etc. The 

Encyclopedia of the Human Brain

 places all information in a single source and contains clearly written summaries on what is known of the human brain.

Covering anatomy, physiology, neuropsychology, clinical neurology, neuropharmacology, evolutionary biology, genetics, and behavioral science, this four-volume encyclopedia contains over 200 peer reviewed signed articles from experts around the world. The 

Encyclopedia

 articles range in size from 5-30 printed pages each, and contain a definition paragraph, glossary, outline, and suggested readings, in addition to the body of the article. Lavishly illustrated, the 

Encyclopedia

 includes over 1000 figures, many in full color. Managing both breadth and depth, the

Encyclopedia

 is a must-have reference work for life science libraries and researchers investigating the human brain.