Product Description
This is the most authoritative introduction to the brain, its structure, function, development, and control of behavior available today. It presents both a comprehensive summary of the state of the science and a full discussion of historical issues in the study of the brain. Neuroanatomy, cell and molecular mechanisms, mechanisms of signaling, and development are thoroughly described in the context of the cognitive approaches to behavior. Thoroughly revised, with a new full-color art program, this text was re-designed to be more user friendly. Also featured is an expanded treatment of the development of the nervous system, the genetic basis of neurological and psychiatric diseases, the cognitive neuroscience of perception, and ion channel mechanisms.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 46 reviews)

Principles of Neural Science by James M. Pabich (Illinois)

5 Stars
May 26, 2009
A truly fascinating book. The only problem is that the book is so large (1300 pages)that I have to take a separate briefcase to carry it on the train to read.

Wait for the new version (5th) by S. Lim (San Diego, CA USA)

4 Stars
May 08, 2009
I enjoyed this book because it was written by luminaries of the field, such as Kandel, Jessell, and Schwartz.
(If you do not recognize those names, just know that they are famous neuroscientists)

As an introductory textbook, it might be a little bit overwhelming, but it is very useful if you just want to read about something a little bit more specific, such as audition (which was, incidentally, written by AJ Hudspeth- another luminary in the field of neuroscience).

My complaints with the book are as follows:
1. Outdated- it has been nearly 10 years since it was last published; needless to say, a lot of new facts have been discovered. I would wait for the new version, which is due in 2010.
2. Not very well organized.
3. It seems to be a little bit geared towards medical students.

Overall, every neuroscientist should probably have a copy on his shelf and it might be worth it for med students as well.
However, most undergrads will probably find it too dense and interested laypersons will not find it useful.

Good deal by Diana Robles (USA)

4 Stars
February 10, 2009
This book along with the digital upgrade still came out to be cheaper than buying the book from a university bookstore. This book also happens to be huuuuuge so the digital upgrade is very convenient, although the amazon reader still has several kinks.

Principles of Neural Science by Carlos

5 Stars
November 02, 2008

Thank you for your excellent service.I received the book just on time.For sure I will count on your for future purchase.

Sinceely, Frank

Excellent and thorough by M. Weaver (Seattle, WA USA)

4 Stars
October 14, 2008
I purchased this textbook for a Neural Behavior class, and was very impressed. Definitely a keeper, I feel like I can go back to this book again and again for reference. The chapters are well connected, but take time to explain the material so that they don't need to be read sequentially. The only thing the book is lacking is a glossary, in my opinion. Overall a wonderful book!

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