In the brain vasculature and mid-brain coronal/transverse section drawings, there is some confusing imagery that doesn't seem to match with its orthographic cross-section. This edition's robust ancillary package includes a bound-in student CD-ROM, an Instructor's Resource CD-ROM, and resources online. The new Fourth Edition has been fully updated to reflect these and other rapid advances in the field, while honoring its commitment to be student-friendly with striking new illustrations, additional animations, and an unparalleled array of online resources.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. As a chemist, I found it inspiring and fundamental to the furthering my understanding of chemistry/biochemistry. Acclaimed for its clear, friendly style, excellent illustrations, leading author team, and compelling theme of exploration, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, 4e takes a fresh, contemporary approach to the study of neuroscience, emphasizing the biological basis of behavior. The authors' passion for the dynamic field of neuroscience is evident on every page, engaging students and helping them master the material.Some are essential to make our site work; others help us improve the user experience or allow us to effectively communicate with you.

Paradiso is course director of Brown's popular introductory neuroscience course, for which Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain was written. He has served on the editorial boards of numerous journals, including the Journal of Neuroscience, Journal of Neurophysiology, Cerebral Cortex, and Brain Structure and Function. Although, I can point out some issues that may have been fixed in the 4th edition, as I have read the 3rd edition. Great book for even introductory readers like me who is trying to understand what goes on between ears. In just a few years, the field of neuroscience has been transformed by exciting new technologies and an explosion of knowledge about the brain.Sheridan Award for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning, and the Undergraduate Council of Students Award for Excellence in Teaching. Overall, the book is completely amazing and I just can’t understand how could this book be ever rated by 1 or 2 stars! Widely praised for its student-friendly style and exceptional artwork and pedagogy, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain is a leading undergraduate textbook on the biology of the brain and the systems that underlie behavior.