Publisher's Synopsis
Drawing on recent work in psychology and neuroscience, this well written text provides a coherent, contemporary account of how memory is organized in the brain. It begins with the synapse and proceeds to a review of the function and structure of neural systems and the organisation of cognition. Throughout the book the author takes care to place current research in historical perspective, and to identify major ideas and themes in memory research that have emerged in recent years, so as to provide a solid foundation for future work. The book is amply illustrated and contains a usefukl glossary. Intended for undergraduate and graduate students in psychology and neuroscience, it will also be of value to teachers and researchers who want a clear authoritative account of our current understanding of how the brain accomplishes memory and learning.
