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Principles of Neural Science

Author: Eric R. Kandel, J.H. Schwartz, Thomas M. Jessell
Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2000, 1414pp, 4th ed.

Completely updated and reorganized, Principles of Neural Science, Fourth Edition provides an authoritative introduction to the brain: its structure, function, development, and control of behavior. The textbook presents an in-depth summary of the state of the science as well as a full discussion of historical issues. Neuroanatomy, cell and molecular mechanisms of signaling, development and plasticity are thoroughly described in the context of cognitive approaches to behavior.