Demystifying the Brain
A Computational Approach
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Beschreibung
This book presents an emerging new vision of the brain, which is essentially expressed in computational terms, for non-experts. As such, it presents the fundamental concepts of neuroscience in simple language, without overwhelming non-biologists with excessive biological jargon. In addition, the book presents a novel computational perspective on the brain for biologists, without resorting to complex mathematical equations.
It addresses a comprehensive range of topics, starting with the history of neuroscience, the function of the individual neuron, the various kinds of neural network models that can explain diverse neural phenomena, sensory-motor function, language, emotions, and concluding with the latest theories on consciousness. The book offers readers a panoramic introduction to the “new brain” and a valuable resource for interdisciplinary researchers looking to gatecrash the world of neuroscience.
Presents neuroscience from a computational perspective so that the subject can be easily understood by non-biologists
Addresses the underlying neural principles without the use of mathematics so that biology students can understand the concepts
Does not merely present a descriptive account of the brain, as many classical biology books do
Written in an easy, engaging style that makes reading a pleasure and rewarding experience
Equips students with the conceptual tools necessary to prepare them for a research career in neuroscience
Presents neuroscience from a computational perspective so that the subject can be easily understood by non-biologists Addresses the underlying neural principles without the use of mathematics so that biology students can understand the concepts Does not merely present a descriptive account of the brain, as many classical biology books do Written in an easy, engaging style that makes reading a pleasure and rewarding experience Equips students with the conceptual tools necessary to prepare them for a research career in neuroscience
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V. Srinivasa Chakravarthy
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Computational Neuroscience Computational Approach to understand brain Theories of consciousness Neuroscience of language Sensory-motor function
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“This very good book on basic neuroscience presents interesting concepts. It is a complete analysis in every way. … the book will help readers better understand neuroscience-related concepts by broadly presenting and discussing some very interesting questions. It is certainly worth reading.” (João Luís G. Rosa, Computing Reviews, October 28, 2019)
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