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Document Type: | Book |
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All Authors / Contributors: |
Ray W Guillery |
ISBN: | 9780198806738 0198806736 |
OCLC Number: | 1090151101 |
Description: | xi, 267 p. ill. 24 cm |
Contents: | I HOW DO WE RELATE TO THE WORLD?; II MY ROUTE TO THE THALAMIC GATE; III ARRIVING AT THE THALAMIC GATE; IV HIGHER CORTICAL FUNCTIONS |
Responsibility: | Ray Guillery. |
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Guillery was an engaging teacher and companion. This book (published posthumously) brings him back to life, to the delight of those who knew him, and the enlightenment of those who did not, as it provides a guided tour of the nervous system. * Clifford B.Saper, James Jackson Putnam Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, Harvard Medical School * Ray Guillery wrote this book to promote the "Interactive" view of brain function. This is the idea that sensory inputs and motor outputs are not separate, but are combined at every level of the nervous system. If you are not already a believer of this important concept you cannot find a better introduction and argument in its favor. However, I also loved this book for a completely different reason. It is a beautifully written introduction to the nervous system, toldthrough the reflection of the author's long career. It is a joy to read. People often ask me what I recommend they read as they start their career in neuroscience. The Brain as a Tool is now on the very short list of books I recommend. Reading it reminded me what I love about studying the brain. * Jeff Hawkins, Founder, Numenta, USA * Read more...

