The Brain: A Very Short Introduction

• Short, clear discussion on the mechanical workings of the brain
• Covers the details of brain science in an accessible way
• Up to date coverage of developments of brain research
• Suggests directions future research might take
• Discusses many of the brain's actions that people wonder about, such as memories, perceptions, and motor control

Readership: Students of neuroscience and neurophysiology. General readers curious about the new developments in neuroscience and brain research; anyone interested in how the brain works, and in the relationships between the brain and thoughts, motor skills, memories, and perceptions.

Michael O'Shea, Director, Sussex Centre for `euroscience, University of Sussex

"'O'Shea writes with real enthusiasm.'" - The Guardian

1: Mind and brain: what's the problem?
2: Let's get physical
3: Sight, sound, and imagination
4: "Last week's potatoes!"
5: Perception to action
6: Altered states of mind
7: Where do we go from here?