Building Brains by David J Price
The development of a brain from its simple beginnings in the embryo to the extraordinarily complex fullyfunctional adult structure is a truly remarkable process. Understanding how it occurs remains a formidable challenge despite enormous advances over the last century and current intense worldwide scientific research.
This book is both well written and illustrated.. For clinicians, this book would be of interest to those who treat patients with disorders of Neural Development. In particular pediatric neurologists, developmental paediatricians and geneticists would appreciate this book. (Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 1 January 2012) Overall, a student-friendly guide for those new to the field of neural development. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and graduate students. (Choice, 1 December 2011) Building Brains, on the other hand, is a good start to understanding what goes on during the complex process that takes us from a tiny, simple cell to the complexities of the brain. (Lab Times, 1 July 2011) The main strength of Building Brains already becomes evident at this point: it is a highly visual book, and the graphics are very well thought through. In the introduction, each of the model animals is represented by a small black icon that re-occurs throughout the book whenever experimental evidence from that animal is presented... All in all, the book does exactly what it says on the tin', providing an introduction to the subject, and an inspiring one at that. (J Physiol, 2011) Another way the authors have made this text accessible is with the layout and organisation...If were to come into the field again, Building Brains would be well worth a read. I think the authors have met the challenge of making neural development accessible, whilst keeping it enjoyable too. (BNA Bulletin, 2011) For undergraduates, for more advanced students studying medicine or any subject requiring an understanding of the nervous system, and for students entering such a field without prior knowledge of neuroscience - here's an accessible, yet rigorous, abundantly illustrated text offering a multifaceted approach. (Book News, 1 August 2011) With an extensive use of clear and colorful illustrations, this book makes accessible to undergraduates the beauty and complexity of neural development. The book fills a void in undergraduate neuroscience curricula, which would not be complete without an introduction to the important topic of nervous system development. Mark F. Bear, Ph.D. Picower Professor of Neuroscience, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute The book does exactly what it says on the tin , providing an introduction to the subject, and an inspiring one at that. J Physiol 589 (17), 2011
David Price is Professor of Developmental Neurobiology, University of Edinburgh.
Andrew Jarman is Professor of Developmental Biology, Centre for Integrative Physiology, University of Edinburgh.
John Mason is Reader, Centre for Integrative Physiology, University of Edinburgh.
Peter Kind is Reader, University of Edinburgh.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780470712290 |
| ISBN 10 | 0470712295 |
| Title | Building Brains |
| Author | D Price |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-07-12 |
| Number of pages | 348 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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