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The Brain Book [Hardcover]

Rita Carter (Author), Medi-Mation (Illustrator)
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Publication Date: 1 Sep 2009

An illustrated guide to the structure, functions and disorders of the human brain

The human brain is the body part that makes each of us what we are - unique individuals. Here the latest findings in neuroscience and state-of-the-art imagery combine to provide an incomparable insight into the brain's form and function.

Through unique computer-generated 3D images and stunning graphics, you'll explore the brain in unprecedented detail. From its function as the hub of the nervous system to schizophrenia, discover how the brain works and why it malfunctions. Gain insight into such esoteric aspects as behaviour, language and communication and discover the nature of genius.

Incisive, clear and authoritative, this is an essential human brain manual for students and healthcare professionals, and is also a comprehensive reference book for the family.

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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (1 Sep 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1405341297
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405341295
  • Product Dimensions: 26.1 x 2.3 x 30.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 16,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Calling this book an 'illustrated guide' doesn't do it justice...thorough and authoritative as a textbook, minus most of the boring bits. (Jv Chamary BBC Focus Magazine 20091201)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely excellent! 13 May 2010
By Mr. T. Berriman VINE™ VOICE
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Wow. What a book.
I'm not sure what I expected from The Brain Book, but it surpassed any expectations I might have had. What looks on the outside like a fun book about the brain for mid to late teens is actually intensely packed full of very detailed information - particularly anatomy - wonderfully laid out and illustrated. The scope of this book and the quality of the coverage make this an absolute must for someone who wants to learn, in great detail, about how the brain functions. I am attending university this year for Psychology and I am certain that I will be referring back to this book regularly for the brain anatomy and neurology lessons! The book, however, is probably not suited to teens at all unless they have a very specific interest in the brain, since the information is so detailed.

The Brain Book starts with 20 or so pages of MRI scans, showing cross-sections right through the brain to help you build up a real understanding of the internal anatomy and relate later discussions of brain parts (everything from the corpus callosum to the globus pallidus) back to a real brain. The illustration diagrams, again particularly of the anatomy of the brain, are clearer and easier to understand than any I have seen in any of the many psychology textbooks I have looked at.

The book is broken into the following sections, making up the circa 240 large-format pages of the book:
Introduction
The Brain and the Body
Brain Anatomy
The Senses
Movement and Control
Emotions and Feeling
The Social Brain
Language and Communication
Memory
Thinking
Consciousness
The Individual Brain
Development and Aging
Disease and Disorders

All in all this is a truly fantastic book, put together with amazing attention to detail to create something that is almost as much a piece of art as it is an informative resource! The glossy pages, high quality illustrations, and simple to read show once again the DK rule the roost when it comes to publishing the best non-fiction resources around!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars LOADS of information about the brain's functions and disorders 25 Oct 2010
By zx50
Format:Hardcover
I'm absolutely thrilled at how much information this book contains on the brain. Another reviewer has already given you the sections from the contents page, so, there's not much more I can say about that. Anyone looking for a book on the brain -- this is the book. 256 pages might not sound a LOT, but after a slow browse through the book today, this is quite sufficient from what I've roughly seen. There's also a good balance between the amounts of text and images in this book, which pleases me a lot. Would I recommend this book? Absolute definitely!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding value 27 Aug 2011
By Dr Hugh McCredie
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With the increasing use of brain imaging, neuropsychology has become an important aspect of modern psychology. Rita Carter's book has been invaluable in bringing me up to speed in this area. The extensive use of graphics makes the book visually appealing and stimulating to work through. By the time that I had completed the process I felt that I had a sound grasp of the structure and functions of the brain, which received fairly scant attention during my undergraduate psychology studies in the 1990s. I am also much more able to digest the content of recent peer-reviewed papers dealing with the relationship of brain structure and functioning to the domain of personality and individual differences. `The Brain Book' must qualify as one of the best investments in a book that I have ever made. It is outstanding value for money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars interesting
this book has now been used by all members of the family, very clear and concise. pride of place on coffee table
Published 4 days ago by bubbles
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book full of nice pictures
It is a good book full of nice pictures. I suggest it for a general overview of the brain and its functions
Published 2 months ago by MV
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant reference and introduction to the brain
The best illustrated encyclopedia of the brain I have so far discovered. It helps de-mystify and clarify the most complex object in the universe richly illuminated with appropriate... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Alexander Eve
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and comprehensive
This book i a big WOW .... seriously when i bought it online though i browse the content and some pages but i didnt expect it to be this way

as a gift, we opened it... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Getting to grips with the brain
I was looking for an introductory work that would allow me to establish a base for further learning; this book does the job superbly. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Make the complex simple
This book is extremely useful for both the academic and layperson, it explains in logical and easily understood ways the functioning of the human brain. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars First Class Read
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in how the brain works. It is written in clear concise language with excellent illustrations.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful but a little vacant
Visually this is a stunning book, coffee table size with beautiful glossy double page spreads of diagrams, photographs and scans. Read more
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This book is amasing! Highly recommned it. The pictures are magnificent, with a very good amount of written detail accompanying them. Read more
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