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Neuroscience

  • 857 pages · about 14 hours
  • First published 1996
  • 3 editions

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1 About this book

Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, Fifth Edition delivers a comprehensive, student-friendly introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Updated to reflect the latest research, this edition blends foundational science with engaging, real-world applications, making it ideal for introductory neuroscience or biological psychology courses across a wide range of departments, from psychology to allied health. With an approachable tone, expanded illustrations, and thoughtful pedagogy, this trusted text makes complex topics more accessible, even for students without a strong background in science.

The Fifth Edition is distinguished by its clarity, adaptability, and practical relevance. It engages students through clear explanations, relatable scientific stories, and real-world connections, making complex material easier to grasp. Instructors also benefit from features that streamline course planning and support a variety of teaching and learning styles.

Good for readers who want: brain science and a long read.

  • Neurosciences
  • Brain
  • Nervous system

2 About Mark F. Bear

 

Mark Firman Bear is an American neuroscientist. He is currently the Picower Professor of Neuroscience at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a former Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator; an Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; and a Member of the National Academy of Medicine.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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