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| Principles of Neural Science | 
 enlarge | Authors: Eric R. Kandel, James H. Schwartz, Thomas M. Jessell
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical
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Customer Ratings:  43 comments
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 4
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1414
Shipping Weight (pounds): 7.5
Dimensions (inch): 11 x 8.4 x 2.3
ISBN: 0838577016
Dewey Decimal Number: 612.8
EAN: 9780838577011
Publication Date: January 5, 2000
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 Great Reference Book January 5, 2007
1 out of 3 found this comment useful.
The text is extremely clear and to the point. The diagrams are also simple to understand. Every major topic in neurosci is discussed, allowing you to get an excellent foundation such that you could read any recent publications on that topic and understand completely what the authors are referring to.
A Masterful Medical Book of Great Importance Written by a Nobel Laureate! June 6, 2006
13 out of 19 found this comment useful.
I am a Female Reconstructive Surgeon who while reading a diversified field of topics have fallen very fond of a particular work. This is Principles of Neural Science. having just completed the 2000 edition I can guarrantee that the new edition due June 2006 will be even more captivatiing. If you have the opportunity to see Dr Kandel speak please do he is an academic historian who gives a broad history of each critical piece of medical history to each of his topics. But returning to his epic, Principles of Neural Science is akin to Newtons Principia in that is a sublime masterpiece. The Kandell prose is colorful, smooth and insightful for medical science. I have found it easy to read 100-200 pages a day so that the 1400 page book took only a week to discover. The illustrations are the best for any field of Medicine and I have read alll the classics- Harrisions & Cecils Medicine and Schwartz and Sabistons General Surgery neither of these books elucidates the subjugate field with this type of clarity and instructional prose. Do as I have done and preorder the new edition. Those with any interest in the brain will certainly be amazed at the easy depth of information you will achieve. Believe me I am writing a book -Female Reconstructive Surgery and I will be implementing operative 17.2 million pixel photography to achieve the splendid vision the Kandel has produced with his illustrations. I have learned so much on how a book for Surgeons should be written from this Nobel Laureate
Excellent reference, extremely comprehensive! March 17, 2006
9 out of 11 found this comment useful.
Don't be deceived by the size of this book--Although it probably weighs more than I do, I have to say that kandel et.al, present the information in a clear, extremely comprehensible manner with a good deal of interesting experiments, clinical studies, and graphs/images to help illustrate the concepts discussed. Although this book is essentially meant for graduate students, it is highly accessible to undergrads and I am tempted to say anyone else, regardless of their science background. The table of contents and the index also principles of neural science a GREAT reference book. This should definately be a companion to any college (or above) level neuroscience course! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Neurons, Diseases, and Brains... Oh My! December 11, 2005
8 out of 29 found this comment useful.
Every parent knows the agony of trying to find a book to read to their kids at bedtime, but I am happy to report that Kandel has boldly brought a neuroscience entry into to a genre dominated by wizards and talking animals. From the major, one sentence headings every few paragraphs to the bold, brightly colored pictures, this book will hold the attention of even the antsiest of your little ones.
The book has a fairly common start, going through the fundamentals of neurons and cell biology, then sweeping through a broad map of the various neural systems--good grist for the little ones, although the motor control chapters are more than vaguely reminiscent of the Dr. Seuss classic "Hop on Pop". But the book also has a smattering of unusual topics, such as a brief discussion of whether consciousness can be studied by neuroscience techniques, as well as a fascinating description of diseases that will keep adults engaged, as well.
My only complaint is that there are a few places where the book becomes a bit too fantasy-driven for my taste. I can suspend reality enough to read about hobbits or Hogwarts, but when I'm asked to accept nitric oxide as a retrograde messenger in LTP, it yanks me right out of the narrative!
Overall, however, an excellent book that will help bring the whole family closer together. Your kids will love it!
 thick but comprehensive November 25, 2005
this book covers everything in introductory neuroscience. Its epic scope makes it read more like an encyclopedia.
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