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The Brain: A Very Short Introduction

By Michael O'Shea

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Year
2003
ISBN
0192853929, 9780192853929
LCC
QP376 .O84 2006
Open Library ID
OL3411663M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1602162 bytes)
Series
A Very Short Introduction
Edition
1st
Pages
149\149
Topic
Psychology
Time added
2010-08-30 15:18:36
Психологические дисциплины;Психофизиология;Мозг (ф

Description

Another Very Short Introduction published by Oxford, The Brain describes in more than enough detail to satisfy any college course the functions, mechanisms and probable evolutionary development of the brain. It does not go into molecular descriptions, but stops at statements like "potassium ion gate." Also, the text identifies want isn't known; such as the purpose of the glial cells that surround neurons.

The text is straightforward and clear; although the topic is nearly overwhelming. The first major item that surprised me was that the neurons of the brain are basically the same for all species. Humans just have a whole bunch of them, given the size of the human body.

In short, this book delivers its title. 'nuff said.

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