Neuroscience of Communication by Douglas Webster

Neuroscience of Communication by Douglas Webster

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This volume provides readers with an understanding of the brain and how it works. It provides a description of the structural and functional organization of the complete nervous system and of the vestibular system, speech perception, language and speech production.

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Neuroscience of Communication by Douglas Webster

New edition-revised and updated throughout. Clarifies and expands discussions from first edition. Includes two new chapters, additional information on the entire diencephalon, as well as 14 new illustrations. Provides clear description of structural and functional organization of the complete nervous system. Presents detailed descriptions of the structures and functions of the vestibular system, speech perception, language, and speech production. TEXTBOOK
SECTION I: FUNDAMENTALSIntroduction And Historical Perspective. Nerve Cells And Muscles. Gross Anatomy And Blood Supply Of The Brain. Internal Organization Of The Spinal Cord And Hindbrain. Internal Organization Of The Forebrain. Sensory Systems. SECTION II: BALANCE AND HEARING. Vestibular System. Peripheral Auditory System. Central Auditory System. SECTION III: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE. Cortical Organization And Speech Perception. The Organization Of Language. Speech Production. Index.
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ISBN 13 9781565939851
ISBN 10 1565939859
Title Neuroscience of Communication
Author Douglas Webster
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
Year published 1998-08-01
Number of pages 379
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.