Cognition, Brain, and Consciousness: Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience eBook

This is the fully revised and updated second edition of the very sucessful introductory textbook on cognitive neuroscience. Written by two leading experts in the field, this book takes a unique thematic approach to introduce concepts of cognitive neurosciences, guiding students along a clear path to understand the latest findings whether or not they have a background in neuroscience. New to this edition are  text boxes; each one focuses on a leading researcher and their topic of expertise. There is a new chapter on Genes and Molecules of Cognition, and all other chapters have been thoroughly revised, based on the most recent discoveries.

Frontiers in Cognitive Neuroscience

• New edition of a very successful textbook
• Completely revised to reflect new advances, and feedback from adopters and students
• Includes a new chapter on Genes and Molecules of Cognition
• Student Solutions available at

 http://www.baars-gage.com/ 

For Teachers: 

•  A wide array of instructor support materials are available online including PowerPoint lecture slides, a test bank with answers, and eFlashcords on key concepts for each chapter.

Rapid adoption and course preparation:

•  in a way that is clear for students from a variety of academic backgrounds, the text introduces concepts such as working memory, selective attention, and social cognition.

A textbook with an easy-to-understand thematic approach:

• color graphics have been carefully selected to illustrate all points and the research explained. Beautifully clear artist’s drawings are used to ‘build a brain’ from top to bottom, simplifying the layout of the brain.

A step-by-step guide for introducing students to brain anatomy:  

For students: 

•  all chapters begin from mind-brain functions and build a coherent picture of their brain basis. A single, widely accepted functional framework is used to capture the major phenomena.

An easy-to-read, complete introduction to mind-brain science:

•  include a student support site with study guides and exercises, a new  and a full of technical terms and their definitions.

Learning AidsMini-Atlas of the BrainGlossary 

• with hundreds of carefully selected color graphics to enhance understanding.

Richly illustrated 

Additional ISBNs

1282542117, 9781282542112

Cognition, Brain, and Consciousness: Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience 2nd Edition is written by Baars, Bernard J.; Gage, Nicole M. and published by Academic Press. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Cognition, Brain, and Consciousness: Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience are 9780123750709, 9780123814401, 0123814405 and the print ISBNs are 9780123750709, 0123750709. Save up to 80% versus print by going digital with VitalSource. Additional ISBNs for this eTextbook include 1282542117, 9781282542112.