| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 658 pages) : illustrations |
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Oxford science publications |
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Oxford science publications.
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| Contents |
1. Historical introduction -- 2. Phylogenetic, ontogenetic, and functional development of the cerebral cortex -- 3. The general structural organization of the neocortex -- 4. General neurophysiology of the cortex -- 5. Spontaneous and evoked cortical potentials and related neuronal events -- 6. Functional topography of sensory and motor areas -- 7. The association cortex -- 8. Significance of the cerebral cortex for cognitive and symbolic activity -- 9. The allocortex and limbic system -- 10. A general model of cortical function: concluding considerations |
| Summary |
The cortex continues to be the subject of intense scientific curiosity, as it has been for the past 30 years. It is the most highly developed part of the brain, yet the youngest in evolutionary terms. It is fundamental to human behaviour, thinking, and self-understanding, and a study of its structure and performance must encompass aspects of anatomy, physiology, psychology, and neurology. This book provides a unique account of the structural and functional organization of the cerebral cortex from the point of view of one of the pioneers in the field. It is a revised and updated translation of the author's classic German text, and brings together for the first time the biological, psychological, and philosophical strands of enquiry relating to this fascinating area of the brain. The author's outstanding scientific reputation, combined with a subject of intense interest to researchers, will ensure that this book will be valued both for its scientific and historical contributions |
| Analysis |
Humans Brain Physiology |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 566-653) and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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Translated from the German |
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digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Cerebral cortex.
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Cerebral Cortex -- physiology
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Cerebral Cortex
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Cerebral cortex
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Hersenschors.
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Neurofisiologia.
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Sistema nervoso (farmacologia)
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Cortex cérébral.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
94032583 |
| ISBN |
9780191724510 |
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0191724513 |
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