Research Guides: Neuroscience: Overview

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New Resource - The Senses

The Senses: A Comprehensive Reference (2nd edition) is a comprehensive reference work covering the range of topics that constitute current knowledge of the neural mechanisms underlying the different senses providing the most up-to-date, cutting-edge, comprehensive reference combining volumes on all major sensory modalities in one set.

In 264 chapters, The Senses lays out current knowledge on the anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology of sensory organs. Topics covered include the perception, psychophysics, and higher order processing of sensory information, as well as disorders and new diagnostic and treatment methods. This reference work provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge accumulated on the function of sense organs, sensory systems, and how the brain processes sensory input.