Introduction to Social Neuroscience
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Introduction to Social Neuroscience
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Stephanie Cacioppo
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By (author) John T. Cacioppo
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:304 | Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178 |
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Category/Genre | Neurosciences |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691167275
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Classifications | Dewey:612.8233 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
Edition |
School edition
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Illustrations |
64 color + 4 b/w illus. 9 tables.
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
11 August 2020 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
A textbook that lays down the foundational principles for understanding social neuroscience Humans, like many other animals, are a highly social species. But how do our biological systems implement social behaviors, and how do these processes shape the brain and biology? Spanning multiple disciplines, Introduction to Social Neuroscience seeks to
Author Biography
Stephanie Cacioppo is the first female president of the Society for Social Neuroscience and is assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where she also directs the brain dynamics laboratory. John T. Cacioppo (1951-2018) was the Tiffany and Margaret Blake Distinguished Service Professor and director of the Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. He coined the term "social neuroscience" in 1992, and his many books include Handbook of Neuroscience for the Behavioral Sciences (Wiley) and Loneliness (Norton).
Reviews"Winner of the PROSE Award in Psychology and Applied Social Work, Association of American Publishers"
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