In the recent years, the use of neuroimaging techniques has led to spectacular progress in the understanding of the neural mechanism of cognitive functions. This book gives a comprehensive synopsis of the present knowledge about the neural mechanisms of thinking. The contributors, all of them respected leadingexperts in their field, cover the most relevant aspects in a concise and readable fashion. Therefore, this volume provides an update of the state of the art, the potentials, but also the limitations of current imaging techniques in thinking processes in humans. By doing so, also basic conceptual, methodological and philosophical challenges in the attempt to correlate brain activity withspecific cognitive processes are being addressed. This book will be a valuable companion for everyone interested in one of the most fascinating subjects ofcognitive neuroscience Systematic and highly concise volume about the presently available techniques and approaches study to higher cognitive processes in humans and thinking in particular Valuable information source for those who are seeking an up-to-date description of the neural correlates of thinking
- ISBN: 978-3-540-68042-0
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 295
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés