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Neuropedia: A Brief Compendium of Brain Phenomena

Hardback

Main Details

Title Neuropedia: A Brief Compendium of Brain Phenomena
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Eric H. Chudler
Illustrated by Kelly Chudler
SeriesPedia Books
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 171,Width 114
ISBN/Barcode 9780691213576
ClassificationsDewey:612.82
Audience
General
Illustrations 48 b/w illus.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
NZ Release Date 1 April 2023
Publication Country United States

Description

A fun and fact-filled A-Z treasury for anyone with a head on their shoulders. Neuropedia journeys into the mysteries and marvels of the three pounds of tissue between your ears - the brain. Eric Chudler takes you on a breathtaking tour of the nervous system with dozens of entries that explore the structure and function of the brain and cover topics such as the spinal cord and nerve cells, the methods of neuroscientific research, and the visionary scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding what makes each of us who we are. The brain has fascinated and puzzled researchers, physicians, and philosophers for thousands of years and captivated us with each new discovery. This compendium of neuroscientific wonders is brimming with facts and insights, helping us to make sense of our current understanding of the nervous system while identifying the frontiers in our knowledge that remain unexplored. Chudler guides readers through a variety of rare and common neurological disorders such as alien hand disorder, Capgras syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and stroke, and discusses the latest brain-imaging methods used to diagnose them. He discusses neurochemicals, neurotoxins, and lifesaving drugs, and offers bold perspectives on human consciousness that enable us to better appreciate our place in nature.

Author Biography

Eric H. Chudler is executive director of the Center for Neurotechnology and a neuroscientist at the University of Washington in Seattle. His books include Brain Bytes: Quick Answers to Quirky Questions about the Brain and The Little Book of Neuroscience Haiku. Kelly Chudler is a multidisciplinary artist and musician.