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Encyclopedia of Neuroscience by Marc D. Binder; Nobutaka Hirokawa; Uwe Windhorst (Editors)
Published: 2008

This 5000-page masterwork is literally the last word on the topic and will be an essential resource for many. Unique in its breadth and detail, this encyclopedia offers a comprehensive and highly readable guide to a complex and fast-expanding field. The five-volume reference work gathers more than 10,000 entries, including in-depth essays by internationally known experts, and short keynotes explaining essential terms and phrases.
The Senses : A Comprehensive Reference by Allan I. Basbaum (Editor-In-Chief)
Published: 2007

Under the guidance of a distinguished team of international experts, 6 volumes collected 300 articles from all the top scientists laying out our current knowledge on the anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology of sensory organs. Topics covered include the perception, psychophysics, and higher order processing of sensory information, as well as disorders and new diagnostic and treatment methods. Written for a wide audience, this reference work provides a comprehensive overview of the function of sense organs, sensory systems, and how the brain processes sensory input.
The Cognitive Neurosciences by Michael S. Gazzaniga and Michael S. Gazzaniga and George R. Mangun (Editors)
Published: 2014

he fifth edition of The Cognitive Neurosciences continues to chart new directions in the study of the biological underpinnings of complex cognition--the relationship between the structural and physiological mechanisms of the nervous system and the psychological reality of the mind. It offers entirely new material, reflecting recent advances in the field.
The Human Nervous System by Juergen K. Mai and George Paxinos (Editors)
ISBN: 9780123742360

Published: 2012

The subject matter of this volume is comprised of an overview emphasizing fundamental and core information about the neuroscience of the human nervous system. New data is presented on recent advances in molecular neurobiology, development and aging of the nervous system, cranial nerves, and plasticity and the nervous system.

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