The authors of the most cited neuroscience publication, The Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates, have written this introductory textbook for neuroscience students. The text is clear and concise, and offers an excellent introduction to the essential concepts of neuroscience.

• Based on contemporary neuroscience research rather than old-style medical school neuroanatomy
• Thorough treatment of motor and sensory systems
• A detailed chapter on human cerebral cortex
• The neuroscience of consciousness, memory, emotion, brain injury, and...