The Brain

A Very Short Introduction

Michael O'Shea

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The Brain

A Very Short Introduction

Michael O'Shea

ISBN:	9780192853929
Binding:	Paperback
Published:	1 Feb 2006
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Series:	Very Short Introductions

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This is a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research. It gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain, and thought, memories, perceptions, and actions. Covering the details of brain science in an accessible style, it includes up to date coverage of developments of brain research, and suggests directions future research might take. The Brain also integrates discussion of the more familiar implications of the brain's actions, such as memories, perceptions, and motor control. Contents:

Mind and brain: what's the problelm?
Let's get physical
Sight, sound, and imagination
'Last week's potatoes!'
Perception to action
Altered states of mind
Where do we go from here?

1: Mind and brain: what's the problem?
2: Let's get physical
3: Sight, sound, and imagination
4: "Last week's potatoes!"
5: Perception to action
6: Altered states of mind
7: Where do we go from here?

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Michael O'Shea , Director, Sussex Centre for `euroscience, University of Sussex

Michael O'Shea is Director of the Sussex Centre for Neuroscience in Sussex. This is his first trade book.

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