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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 612.8
EAN num: 9780126186215
ISBN number: 0126186219
Label: Academic Press
Manufacturer: Academic Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 392
Printing Date: October 20, 2005
Publishing house: Academic Press
Release Date: June 10, 2005
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Development of the Nervous System presents a broad treatment of the basic principles of neural development as exemplified by key experiments and observations from past and recent times.
The text is organized ontogenically, beginning from the induction of the neural primordium and leading to the emergence of behavior. It covers all the major topics that would form the basis of a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum along the way including the patterning and growth of the nervous system, neuronal determination, axonal navigation and targeting, neuron survival and death, synapse formation and plasticity.
The new text reflects the complete modernization of the field that has been achieved through the use of model organisms, the intensive application of molecular and genetic approaches, and the introduction of new imaging technologies.
Development of the Nervous System is richly illustrated with colour photographs and original drawings. These illustrations, combined with clear, concise writing make this a book that is well suited to students approaching this intriguing field for the very first time.
* Updates information including all the new developments made in the field since the very first edition
* Now in full colour throughout, with the original, artist-rendered drawings from the very first edition completely redone, revised, colorized, and updated
* Includes a CD-ROM with all of the images from the book
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This book makes it simple to read, so it doesn't take as long to get through chapters as other textbooks. It doesn't leave any details out, either, so it's really the best of both worlds.
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The authors give an up-to-date presentation while presenting a broader context for the subject. The writing is clear and the illustrations are very helpful. This book does require background in neuroscience, however. It is not suitable for someone from another field (eg, developmental psychology) who wants an introduction to the topic.
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You can't begin your studies of the nervous system by starting from the top and then going down. You really have to study it from the bottom up (if you actually want to understand). How does the CNS arise from a single cell-layer thick unspecified neuroepithelium to become the infinitely complex mass of protoplasm that allows you to read these words? This book will help you understand that (maybe not the part about HOW you actually read but how the architecture of the NS is conducive to that). From neural induction to neural precursors to cortical layering and creation of different brain structures (cerebellum to hippocampus), axon pathfinding - this book details everything in terms of genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, and anatomy. Practically all animal models are discussed (flies to c elegans to mammals). The figures (though I did find a few errors in them - I'm forgiving) and primary literature give you a look at the grand scheme of things. You'll never think about your brain in the same way.
This is the very first time I ever liked a text book and in terms of neuroscience (and biology), I've read a bunch. This text is definitely for people with some biology and neurobiology/science background. I randomly came across it while I was preparing a lecture on neurogenesis and axon guidance. Turns out, I had met the 1st author when he came to my school to present a seminar a little over a year ago. Will definitely be getting the 3rd edition whenever that comes out....
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I REALLY, REALLY like this book. I am a 2nd year Neuroscience graduate student taking a Developmental Neurobiology course. Our lectures are great at giving details, but this book is awesome for giving a broader picture about development of the nervous system...which is so necessary because experiments are done in so many different types of model animals and at different stages....it's SO nice to have all broad principles put together in a cohesive story. It basically saved me. Totally worth the money. Thank you, thank you for writing this book!!!! :)
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