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.
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
Themen in »Demystifying the Brain«
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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