Principles of Neural Science, Sixth Edition

Product DescriptionThe Gold standard of neuroscience texts-updated with hundreds of brand-new images and fully revised content in every br>Chapter, plus new chapters have been added! with 300 New illustrations, diagrams, and radiology studies including pet scans, principles of neural Science, 6th edition is the definitive guide for neuroscientists, neurologists, psychiatrists, students, and residents. Highly detailed chapters on stroke, Parkinsonism? disease, and MS build readers? expertise on these critical topics. Radiological studies the authors have chosen explain what?s most important to know and understand for each type of stroke, progressive MS, or non-progressive MS. salient features: 1. New: 300 color illustrations, diagrams, and radiology studies (including pet scans) 2. New: this edition now features only two contributors per br>Chapter and are mostly U.S.-Based 3. New: new Images in every br>Chapter! 4. New: number of chapters will be streamlined down from 67 to 60 5. New: br>Chapter on navigation and spatial memory.About the AuthorEric R. Kandel, MD, is University Professor and Kavli Professor of Brain Science, and Codirector of Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute; and Senior Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He is the recipient of the 2000 Nobel Prize in Physiology Steven A. Siegelbaum, PhD, is Gerald D. Fischbach, M.D. Professor of Neuroscience; Professor of Pharmacology; Chair of the Department of Neuroscience; and Principle Investigator at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute. Sarah H. Mack (deceased) was a gifted artist with a deep understanding and appreciation of neuroscience. Co-editor of Principles of Neural Science, Sixth Edition, she directed the art program for the book for more than thirty years. John Koester, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Clinical Neuroscience and Psychiatry at Columbia University.