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Gibb, Barry J.

The rough guide to the brain Brain. by Barry J. Gibb. - Revised 2nd edition. - London : Rough Guides, 2012. - ix, 302 p. : illustrations, portraits ; 20 cm. - Rough guides reference. . - Rough Guides reference guides. .

Spine title: The brain. Ill. on inside cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-249) and index.

long view : the evolution of the human brain -- Exploring the mind : the story of brain science -- brief tour : inside the brain and nervous system -- Inputs & outputs : how the brain reads our senses and directs our bodies -- Memory : how the brain records and recalls experience -- Inner space : consciousness, reasoning and emotion -- Intelligence : how "brainy" are you? -- Fragile systems : brain disorders, illness and aging -- Chemical control : how legal and illegal drugs affect the brain -- unexplained brain : mind over matter and ESP -- Future brains... in man and machine -- Resources : where to find out more -- Index. The 2. 3. A 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The 11. 12.

ISBN: 9781405390064

LCCN: 2007298993

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA6A6533 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Brain.
Neuropsychology.
Brain--physiology.
Neurophysiology.

LC Class. No.: QP 376 / .G351 2012