The Rat Nervous System, Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (652 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0125476353 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1136 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book is a compilation of 60 contributors and edited by an author who has many good books accredited to him including probably one of the most cited books on rat brain in stereotaxic coordinates. The chapters are written by leading scientists in their respective fields. The advances made in understanding the rat nervous system since the last decade when the book was first published are finely incorporated and chapters covering additional systems have been added in this revised edition. "This book provides exhaustive information about the rat nervous system. It will also be enjoyable for anyone simply wishing to browse through an up-to-date and beautifully illustrated book on the nervous system. The chapters are well organized with comprehensive easy to understand coverage of the subject with very clear supportive diagrams that definitely help in a better appreciation and u
gary r sutherland said Most comprehensive book I know. The organization of this book, each structure having its own chapter, makes it easy to find information about any brain area. Authorities of each field contributed an introduction to the structure and a description of the morphology and activity of the cells, but then further elaborated on substructures.It is heavy and expensive, but it is a must-have for peop. it is very well done, as far as i can tell. Stanley Lippman i keep mice, and study their molecular biology. this is a wonderful book. i would bet that the swanson atlas of the rat brain is superior, but i got this used, and i am very happy with it, although i haven't deeply studied it yet. it's very impressive. i am not a biologist, and so i can't really criticize it from an expert vantage. but it provides me with eve
Key Features* Acclaimed first edition is now completely revised in a single, fully comprehensive volume * Established and expert editor* Authoritative contributers* More than 400 accurately constructed illustrations* Clarity of presentation allows for use not only as a reference but also as a graduate-level resource* Paxinos' other works include The Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates: a classic, the most cited book in neuroscience. In addition it offers updated and supplemented information onthe following systems: peripheral motor, peripheral somatosensor, vascular, central motor, pain, and additional neurotransmitter systems. The Rat Nervous System provides a comprehensive description of the cytoarchitecture, chemoarchitecture, and connectivity of the rat nervous system