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Facts on File Inc The Encyclopedia Of The Brain And Brain Disorders 2Nd Edition by Carol Turkington , Foreword by Joseph R. Harris
Thoroughly revised and expanded, this accessible single-volume reference features a foreword by an expert in neuropsychology and will serve lay readers and medical professionals alike. More than 600 clear, concise entries explore such topics as the anatomy of the brain; the role of the brain in the central nervous system; how thoughts, feelings, and memories develop; the effects of brain injuries; and the impact of major brain diseases. The glossary, bibliography, and appendixes have also been thoroughly revised.
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".an accessible work for lay readers. recommended."-Library Journal "Provides non-technical readers with detailed but readily understood information about the brain."-SciTech Book News