Reflecting recent changes in the way cognition and the brain are
studied, this thoroughly updated fourth edition of this bestselling
textbook provides a comprehensive and student-friendly guide to
cognitive neuroscience. Jamie Ward provides an easy-to-follow
introduction to neural structure and function, as well as all the key
methods and procedures of cognitive neuroscience, with a view to helping
students understand how they can be used to shed light on the neural
basis of cognition.
The book presents a comprehensive overview of the latest theories and
findings in all the key topics in cognitive neuroscience, including
vision, hearing, attention, memory, speech and language, numeracy,
executive function, social and emotional behavior and developmental
neuroscience. Throughout, case studies, newspaper reports, everyday
examples and studentfriendly pedagogy are used to help students
understand the more challenging ideas that underpin the subject.
New to this edition:
- Increased focus on the impact of genetics on cognition
- New coverage of the cutting-edge field of connectomics
- Coverage of the latest research tools including tES and fNIRS and new
methodologies such as multi-voxel pattern analysis in fMRI research
- Additional content is also included on network versus modular
approaches, brain mechanisms of hand-eye coordination, neurobiological
models of speech perception and production and recent models of
anterior cingulate function.
Written in an engaging style by a leading researcher in the field and
presented in full color including numerous illustrative materials, this
book will be invaluable as a core text for undergraduate modules in
cognitive neuroscience. It can also be used as a key text on courses in
cognition, cognitive neuropsychology, biopsychology or brain and
behavior. Those embarking on research will find it an invaluable
starting point and reference.
This textbook is supported by an extensive companion website for
students and instructors, including lectures by leading researchers,
links to key studies and interviews, interactive multiple-choice
questions and flashcards of key terms.
